Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Perinatal Safety Specialist RN in Tacoma, Washington
Overview
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Perinatal Services, the Perinatal Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, promotion, support and oversight of perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs. This specialized nursing role combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient safety to provide high-quality care and support to pregnant women and their families, adhering to departmental, institutional, regional and Federal clinical and ethical standards. The perinatal safety nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, contributing to a culture of safety within the healthcare facility.
The primary responsibility of the perinatal patient safety nurse is to promote safe care for mothers and babies by keeping patient safety as a focus of all unit operations and clinical practices
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required
Master’s degree or higher preferred
A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services
A minimum of 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety
Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience, required
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current RN License in applicable State
Certification in one of the following: CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, RN-BC MCN, RN-BC-PERI, RNC [OB, GYN, NEONATAL], RNC-LRN, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, RNC-OB
BLS
NRP within 90 days
Pay Range
$44.73 - $64.85 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.