Interim Perinatal Nursing Practice Specialist
Start date: as soon as possible
About the role
The Interim Perinatal Nursing Practice Specialist will oversee day-to-day operations across three units: Labor & Delivery, Mother and Baby, and Lactation. This leadership role focuses on quality and performance improvement, patient experience, and ongoing departmental initiatives such as phase 1 recovery, a postpartum hemorrhage project, and quality metrics. The specialist will foster a positive work environment through communication, collaboration, and engagement while ensuring adherence to ACOG/AWHONN standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of day-to-day operations in Labor & Delivery, Mother and Baby, and Lactation units
- Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives
- Focus on patient experience, satisfaction, and departmental quality metrics
- Oversee phase 1 recovery and a pre-existing postpartum hemorrhage project
- Foster a positive work environment with strong communication and collaboration
- Ensure compliance with ACOG/AWHONN standards
Requirements
- BSN required; MSN strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge and experience in Labor & Delivery and/or Women’s Services
- Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance
Pay
Compensation range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually. The final rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package may include health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible spending account (benefits vary by role and duration)
- Tax management, including withholdings and employer FICA contributions
- Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered
- Bi-weekly trips home at the client’s expense
- Rental car and comfortable lodging provided
Location
The role is based in Portland, Oregon, a city known for its outdoor recreation, vibrant food scene, cultural attractions, and diverse neighborhoods. Residents enjoy easy access to forests, rivers, mountains, the Oregon Coast, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Willamette Valley wine country.