What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Role of Perinatal Nurse Educator and Perinatal Safety Specialist position at CHI St Alexius Bismarck?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
CHI St Alexius Health - Bismarck, ND
Dual Role of Perinatal Nurse Educator and Perinatal Safety Specialist
Perinatal Nurse Educator
In this role, you will serve as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics. This includes:
Job Requirements
Perinatal Nurse Educator
Required Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Pay Range
$34.35 - $49.22 /hour
CHI St Alexius Health - Bismarck, ND
Dual Role of Perinatal Nurse Educator and Perinatal Safety Specialist
Perinatal Nurse Educator
- Assesses, researches, coordinates/facilitates, implements, and evaluates educational and professional development programs, services and systems as established by nursing region, market, and/or campus leadership.
- Acts as role model, clinical nursing expert, change agent, mentor, and leader to the campus and region.
- Serves as a consultant for organizational, regional, and system initiatives and program development as related to nursing practice.
- Actively seeks out evidence based practice and findings and applies to clinical excellence and education.
- Provides clinical expertise and leadership to quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates and facilitates nursing transitions to practice and ongoing professional development through support of central onboarding, clinical orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency assessment, and preceptor and mentor programs.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of educational tools and resources, integrating adult learning theories, organizational development principles and system approach.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Perinatal Safety Specialist
In this role, you will serve as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics. This includes:
- Keeping staff updated on Perinatal Safety Initiatives through education, training, implementation, and policies.
- Staying informed on changing national clinical practice standards and CommonSpirit Health Perinatal Safety Initiatives.
- Disseminating relevant safety and specialty information.
- Participating in patient safety and administrative rounds.
- Presenting patient and staff safety concerns to appropriate clinical forums.
- Contributing to departmental performance reviews by identifying issues, assisting with data gathering and evaluation, and handling corporate data entry.
- Supporting the healthcare team during adverse events or untoward outcomes.
- Developing and implementing education/action plans for reported events.
- Implement and support patient safety and quality of care initiatives.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to deliver survey results and address identified themes and issues.
- Promote and support competency-based education and confirm clinician completion.
- Implement Perinatal Safety initiatives as identified by Clinical Leadership.
- Monitor clinical outcomes.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and education.
- Ensure data/information aligns with regulatory agency standards and best practice standards for service areas.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Requirements
Perinatal Nurse Educator
Required Education and Experience
- BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date.
- Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Labor & Delivery setting.
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of North Dakota, or nurse licensure compact. Basic life support is required upon hire.
- Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Nursing education experience demonstrating progressive experience in the development and implementation of clinical education programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and application of advanced nursing skills.
- Ability to critically think in complex situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- MSN with emphasis in Education
- Specialty professional nursing certification
Perinatal Safety Specialist
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 North Dakota or compact state
- CCRN-NEO, or C-EFM, or RN-BC MCN, or RN-BC-PERI, or RNC, or RNC-LRN, or RNC-MNN, or RNC-NIC, or RNC-OB
- BLS-CPR
- NRP within 90 days
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Proficiency in various software application, such as google or Microsoft
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Pay Range
$34.35 - $49.22 /hour
Salary : $34 - $49