Nursing Education Specialist

Perinatal Safety Specialist RNPartnering for a stronger, healthier world.At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.The posted compensation range of $36.94 - $53.56 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Employment Type: Part TimeDepartment: Womens and Childrens ServicesHours/Pay Period: 60Category: Staff NurseShift: DayJob Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs a Perinatal Safety Specialist RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, The Perinatal Safety Specialist, reporting to the Director of Perinatal Services, leads the implementation, promotion, and oversight of perinatal patient safety and quality initiatives. This specialized nursing role integrates clinical expertise with a patient safety focus, ensuring high-quality care for pregnant individuals and their families. The specialist drives quality improvement, enhances perinatal care processes and outcomes, and fosters a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, with a primary focus on safe care for mothers and babies in all unit operations. Clinical Standards & Patient Advocacy: Ensures adherence to national clinical standards and safety practices in Maternal Child Health. Acts as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal obstetrics. Perinatal Safety Initiatives: Keeps staff informed on current Perinatal Safety Initiatives, including education and policy. Stays updated on national and CommonSpirit Health perinatal safety standards. Disseminates relevant safety information and participates in safety rounding. Presents concerns to clinical forums. Performance Improvement & Event Management: Contributes to performance review, identifies issues, assists with data gathering, and supports the healthcare team during adverse events. Develops education/action plans for events reported in the event system. Patient Safety & Quality Implementation: Collaborates with leadership to address survey themes. Promotes and supports competency-based education and implements safety initiatives as identified by Clinical Leadership. Clinical Outcome Monitoring: Abstracts, records, analyzes, and reports Perinatal Safety data. Assesses documentation, provides feedback, and encourages reporting of adverse events and near-misses. Conducts collaborative reviews of adverse occurrences and near-misses, integrating findings into education. Participates in Event Investigation Analysis (EIA), coordinates briefings and debriefings, and contributes to Fetal Monitor (EFM) strip reviews with feedback. Interdisciplinary Communication & Education: Develops and delivers patient safety education for staff. Facilitates clinical drills for high-risk situations. Promotes briefing/debriefing skills and teamwork training. Attends and contributes to Perinatal Safety network workgroups and summits. Partners with informatics/IT to align EHR and data with current perinatal safety initiatives and regulatory standards.Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum 5 years clinical experience in Women's Services. Minimum 2 years project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety. Required experience in quality/process improvement, project/program management. Licensure & 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, C-EFM. BLS. NRP within 90 days. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficiency in software (e.g., Google, Microsoft). Strong ability to drive results, facilitate multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex projects, summarize information, and demonstrate critical thinking. Strong strategic planning, interpersonal savvy, and integrity. Proven ability for implementation and results orientation. Tolerant of ambiguity. Skilled in critical thinking and influential negotiations.CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.Nursing excellence starts with you.Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledgeWe will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing OfficerWhat makes a successful Perinatal Safety Specialist RN at CHI Health Lakeside?CollaborativeCompassionateEfficientGood ListenerOrganizedProblem-SolverThis is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.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 time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.For more information, please visit Total Rewards.Pay and RecognitionBalanced LifeWell-BeingProfessional GrowthFinancial FutureDependent Care