OB Safety Officer/Perinatal Safety Nurse (RN)

Job Title: OB Safety Officer

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: QIP

Req #: 0000214924

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

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.

Position Summary

The Perinatal Safety Nurse plays a vital role in advancing maternal and neonatal safety by serving as a dedicated resource for clinical staff, patients, and leadership,

This role focuses on real-time monitoring of labor and delivery care, identification of safety concerns, coordination of rapid response interventions, and implementation of best practices to reduce preventable harm,

PSN promotes a culture of safety, supports adherence to evidence-based protocols, and fosters collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for mothers and infants,

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Monitoring
• Provide continuous oversight of perinatal care processes, including labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care,
• Monitor adherence to standardized safety bundles
• Quality & Safety Initiatives
• Participate in review of near misses, adverse events, and root cause analyses,
• Support implementation of national and state perinatal safety initiatives
• Track and report safety indicators, trends, and performance improvement outcomes,
• Education & Coaching
• Provide real-time coaching to staff on fetal monitoring interpretation, obstetric emergencies, and safe team communication,
• Conduct debriefs after clinical events to reinforce learning and improvement,
• Collaboration & Communication
• Serve as a liaison between nursing, medical staff, and service line leadership regarding perinatal safety,
• Promote interdisciplinary teamwork through use of standardized communication tools
• Partner with risk management, quality, and patient safety teams to ensure alignment of strategies,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current state licensure,
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required;
• .Master s degree preferred,
• Minimum: 5 years of recent clinical experience in labor and delivery
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics
• Strong knowledge of perinatal patient safety initiatives, evidence-based practice, and national guidelines,
• Demonstrated ability to lead in crisis situations and to coach peers effectively,
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills,

Core Competencies

• Expertise in fetal monitoring and obstetric emergency recognition,
• Proficiency in patient safety science, quality improvement, and data-driven practice,
• Skilled in facilitating simulation and conducting staff education,
• Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaborative teamwork,
• Commitment to building a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement,

Reporting Structure

Reports to: SVP, Women s Health Service Line

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer