RN Perinatal Safety Specialist

Location

Oxnard, CA | United States

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Overview

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at

The Perinatal Safety Specialist (PSS) provides clinical leadership and expertise in perinatal/neonatal nursing. The PSS promotes safe care for patients and their families and to promote evidence-based practice by staff and physicians through monitoring care, evaluating practice, and providing feedback and education. As a member of the Maternal Child Health Leadership team, the PSS acts as researcher, evaluator, educator, mentor, preceptor, and resource for the perinatal/neonatal nursing staff and the multidisciplinary perinatal/neonatal team. The PSS provides advanced clinical consultation, advocates for patient/family safety, and applies/initiates evidence-based practice. The PSS is a resource regarding the standard of care, current practice standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies/procedures pertaining to perinatal/neonatal patient care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years current Perinatal/Neonatal experience including L&D experience required.
• Active California RN license 
• California Driver License 
• CPR, ACLS, & NRP
• Certification in Nursing Speciality 
• Certification in Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring(AWHONN) or NCC Sub-specialty certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring.
• Experience in electronic medical record documentation and review.

Preferred Requirments:

• NRP Instructor preferred.
• NCC RNC Inpatient Obstetrics Certification or equivalent certification preferred

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