Registered Nurse, Perinatal Safety

Nurse Practitioner

New Hampshire

Updated May 14

Position Summary

The RN, Perinatal Safety is responsible for supporting and advancing patient safety and quality initiatives for obstetrical patients within the Women’s & Children’s Services department. This role works collaboratively with nursing leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with Safe Motherhood Initiative Safety Bundles, ACOG, AWHONN, and regulatory best practices.

The Perinatal Safety RN serves as a clinical expert, educator, and patient safety advocate focused on improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through education, quality improvement, safety reviews, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in obstetrics
Lead patient safety rounds and multidisciplinary safety discussions
Monitor perinatal clinical outcomes and support quality improvement initiatives
Facilitate electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) strip reviews and multidisciplinary case evaluations
Participate in Perinatal QA/PI committee meetings and adverse event reviews
Support disclosure and debriefing processes following adverse patient events
Promote reporting and review of safety events, near misses, and process improvements
Conduct chart audits and provide documentation feedback to clinicians
Develop and facilitate drills for obstetrical emergencies including:
- Shoulder dystocia
- Obstetrical hemorrhage
- Hypertension emergencies
- Maternal cardiac arrest
- Infant abduction
Collaborate with educators, physicians, and nursing leadership on staff education and competency programs
Ensure adherence to evidence-based safety standards and regulatory requirements
Promote effective interdisciplinary communication and standardized safety protocols

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required

Experience

Minimum 10 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
Strong clinical expertise in obstetrics, maternal safety, and perinatal quality initiatives preferred