Perinatal Safety Nurse - Women's Health - F/T Days

The Perinatal Safety Nurse is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates clinical and systems expertise through advanced education, knowledge, and skills in Obstetrics. Collaborates with the medical and nursing teams to promote a culture of patient safety and adherence to national clinical standards. Serves as a visible and recognized advocate for safety locally and in the network. Provides clinical advice and coordinates instruction to the nursing team, families, and other health care providers using advanced knowledge and skills. Ensures the safe delivery of patient care and supports the mission, vision, and goals of Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH).

Responsibilities include serving as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in Obstetrics by keeping abreast of changing national standards of clinical practice and safety, assisting in creating and maintaining quality through new initiatives and quality improvement projects and research. Facilitating interdisciplinary communication and education by coordinating simulation programs, collaborating with educators, and promoting educational programs and best practices. Identifying the needs of the patient population served and modifying care that is specific to those needs. Adhering to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.