Registered Nurse (RN) - Perinatal Quality Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• OB Electronic Medical Record (Design)
  • Design computer charts that capture patient data and incorporate logical flow of patient information
  • Customize computer charts to all inpatient Family Birthing Center areas
  • Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of system designs/functions
  • Initiate review of user-oriented components with a user group and implement changes
• OB Electronic Medical System Manager (Implementation/Management)
  • Ensure successful implementation and maintenance of the system
  • Support the initial orientation to the system for all personnel
  • Ensure proper functioning of the clinical information system and develop methods for monitoring system use
  • Develop/generate reports as requested
  • Act as a resource for the patient care information system to all users
  • Assist in maintaining and retrieving OB medical records
• Perinatal Coordinator
  • Facilitate/assist OB nursing and Physician quality committees
  • Ensure and coordinate action plans from OB nursing quality
  • Actively serve/participate as a member of hospital performance improvement councils
  • Review the trending of data over time, comparing data to expected levels
  • Serve as an expert and mentor for associates on performance improvement tools/techniques, evidence-based practice, and achieving/sustaining outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with State, Perinatal Network, and Regulatory requirements
  • Identify, implement, and interpret the use of systematic monitors to identify important problems and opportunities to improve care, in collaboration with the OB leadership team

Licensure

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

• BSN
• 3 years labor and delivery experience
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) - C-EFM

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Access and Excel
• Knowledge of perinatal rules and regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Labor and Delivery or high-risk antepartum nursing experience
• CPR RN

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.