Perinatal Safety Coordinator RN - NICU; 0.75FTE; Night Shift

Job Description

Shift: Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Daytime meeting requirement once per month

The Perinatal Safety Coordinator (PSC) RN serves as a collaborative partner with providers, nursing staff, clinical leaders, and interdisciplinary team members to promote and maintain patient safety, teamwork, communication, and a culture of high reliability throughout the assigned clinical area. This role takes an active leadership position in identifying safety gaps, supporting evidence-based practice, and leading initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk.
The primary function of this position is to provide clinical support to frontline teams, serve as the unit or service line safety champion, and promote safe, equitable, patient-centered care. The PSC assists in the implementation and sustained use of patient safety programs, evidence-based practices, standardized workflows, safety checklists, emergency response processes, and communication tools that support excellence in care delivery.
Responsibilities include collaboration with providers, nursing leadership, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of coordinated evidence-based care. The PSC is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical programs, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts that improve outcomes for patients and families.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Education:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Preferred: Master's or DNP degree in Nursing or Education 

Experience:

• 3 years of clinical nursing experience within the relevant area of the Perinatal service line
  • ​​​​​​​Preferred: Simulation training
  • Preferred: Team STEPPS® training or certification 

Certification/License:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
• CPR certification or eligible to complete within 3 months of hire
  • ​​​​​​​Preferred: Specific NICU certifications