OB Safety Officer, OB Support Center

Job Title:OB Safety Officer

Location:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name:OB Support Center

Req #:0000204440

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $112,000.00 - $122,500.00, Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Title: OB Safety Officer

Department Name: OB Support

Reports To: SVP of OB services

Salary Grade: FLSA Status:

Job Overview:

The OB Safety Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, directing and/or evaluating patient safety and quality improvement to ensure the highest level of performance is achieved. The OB Safety Officer collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Education, and Research Department. They develop unit goals and keep abreast of current trends, based on the current healthcare environment. Serves as a resource for staff and other colleagues.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 3 5 years acute nursing experience with one year of nursing department experience
• Strong L&D experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability
• Nurse management and leadership skills
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in area standards
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of NJ
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• NRP certification from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT
• Day shift
• 37.5 hours weekly

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates departmental safety assessment and process improvement in the obstetrical service in conjunction with the nursing staff, medical residents, physicians, Nurse Managers and the Director of Nursing
• Evaluates the practice of all staff in Labor and Delivery Operating Rooms by developing and implementing an audit process for OR sterility, temp and humidity, time out procedures, attire and takes an active role in assuring best practice standards are met
• Identifies staff educational needs and provides educational opportunities in collaboration with the Obstetrical Nurse Educator, nursing leadership team, OB resident coordinator, OB Resident Director and OB Chairman
• Performs chart audits for perinatal harm, less than 39 week inductions, steroids for deliveries 24-34 weeks, elective induction and Pitocin augmentation, vacuum deliveries and hypertensive crisis
• Implement Process Improvement to maintain supplies and equipment throughout the OB department related to OB emergencies
• Conducts interdepartmental rounds to identify and rectify safety concerns
• Facilitates discussions of safety concerns after OB emergencies by implementing interdisciplinary debrief process
• Coordinates on unit simulation drills
• Covers the Obstetrical services as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• .and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer