CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Reporting to the department manager, the Perinatal Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, promotion, support and oversight of perinatal patientsafety 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.
● Ensures all care providers on Maternal Child Health adhere to national clinical standards and principles and
practice of safety.
● Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics:
● Implements and supports patientsafety and quality of care initiatives:
● Monitors clinical outcomes
● Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and education
SCHEDULE: Days and may require some evenings and weekend. Location: St. Catherine Dodge City and St. Catherine Garden City
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
● 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 1 years of project experience in Women and Infants
Perinatal Safety with 2 years preferred
● 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 (must obtain within 6 months):
CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, RN-BC MCN, RN-BC-PERI, RNC [OB, GYN,
NEONATAL], RNC-LRN, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-
ONQS
● BLS
● NRP within 90 days
● Proficiency in various software application, such as google or
Microsoft
● Knowledge and experience working within a Patient Safety
● Strong ability to drive for results
● Strong facilitator with demonstrated excellence in driving multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teamsto consensus
● Ability to manage large, complex projects
● Ability to summarize complex information succinctly
● Strong critical thinking
● Skilled at facilitating geographically dispersed teams
● Detail oriented
● Demonstrates thought leadership, project managemen tskills,knowledge and experience with program evaluation
●Strategic Planning
●Interpersonal Savvy and Integrity
●Implementation and Results Orientation
●Tolerates Ambiguity
●Critical Thinking
●Influential Negotiations
●Job and Industry Specific Knowledge
●Mission and Commitment
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Located in the heart of Dodge City, Kansas, our OB department stands out for its unique blend of experienced and new nurses, creating a dynamic and supportive work environment. In our department, every day brings the joy of the miracle of life, and we pride ourselves on nurturing the beautiful journey for mothers and babies. Our nurse-to-patient ratio, ranges from 1:1 to 1:3, ensuring personalized care to each patient. In our outstanding work environment, teamwork flourishes, and every member is valued for their contributions. Through our clinical ladder program and education reimbursement, our nurses are empowered to reach their full potential and grow their career. In our 10-bed unit, we serve several counties in Southwest Kansas, catering to a diverse population of farming and industrial communities. From routine deliveries to high-risk pregnancies, we're equipped to provide exceptional care to all patients. In both joyous moments and challenging times, collaboration and mutual support define our culture, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among team members. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a positive, team-oriented atmosphere and are willing to embrace challenges. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care to mothers and infants, you'll find a home with us.
The OB Post-Partum department at St. Catherine Hospital consists of 12 LDRP, one triage, one OR suite, four pediatric rooms and seven open bay NICU Level II rooms. This consists of three different units: L&D, pediatrics and NICU. We treat pregnant women, pediatric patients from two to 17 days, 32 weeks gestational to 40 weeks for NICU. This department is desirable as it is a rural, main hub, where caregivers get to see and do almost anything. We are very hands-on when taking care of patients. Candidates are welcome who are flexible and passionate about patient care. Candidates must be willing to help in other departments depending on our census. Our department is great for growing your skill and helping you on your career journey.
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. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
View more on our benefits HERE.
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