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Clinical Nurse Educator & Perinatal Safety Specialist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Kearney, NE, 68847
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 36.94-53.56 HOUR
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
CHI Health Good Samaritan is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator & Perinatal Safety Specialist to support nursing professional development while leading key perinatal safety initiatives. In this dual role, you will provide education, mentorship, and clinical expertise while promoting a culture of safety and high-quality care for mothers, babies, and staff.
What You’ll Do
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education, onboarding, and competency programs.
Mentor nursing staff and support evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
Lead perinatal safety initiatives and ensure adherence to national and system standards.
Provide ongoing perinatal training, updates, and safety communication.
Conduct safety rounds, support quality improvement, and analyze safety events.
Collaborate with clinical leaders to drive consistent, high-quality patient outcomes.
- Bachelors Of Nursing BSN upon hire or Masters Of Nursing MSN upon hire OR completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date
- Registered Nurse License in NE
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 90 Days
- Minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services
- Minimum of 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety
- Nursing education experience demonstrating progressive experience in the development and implementation of clinical education programs
The Maternity Center at CHI Health Good Samaritan has 19 L&D private patient rooms. We are a Level II NICU and we provide care for patients from antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum, including mother-baby care in our Maternity Center.
CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. You’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
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Frequently asked questions
This role demands a blend of nursing education skills and perinatal safety leadership, emphasizing maternal-infant care quality. Candidates should have deep clinical experience in women’s health, project management in perinatal safety, and mentoring abilities tailored to improve newborn and maternal outcomes within regional healthcare settings.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, this position champions professional growth through tailored education programs, competency evaluations, and hands-on mentorship. It’s designed to elevate clinical excellence by embedding evidence-based practices and promoting continuous learning specifically for nurses caring for mothers and newborns.
Key certifications include a Nebraska RN license, Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification typically within 90 days of hire. These ensure compliance with state regulations and readiness to handle perinatal emergencies effectively.
Yes, balancing resource constraints with high standards of maternal-infant care can be complex. Rural and regional settings often require innovative safety protocols and extensive staff education to maintain compliance with national perinatal safety standards while addressing community-specific healthcare needs.
With 19 private L&D rooms and a Level II NICU, the setting demands dynamic oversight of perinatal education and safety rounds. The educator actively coordinates with clinical leaders to refine safety protocols, ensuring seamless care from antepartum through postpartum stages.
Salaries typically range between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting the advanced clinical expertise and leadership responsibilities. Factors include years of experience, certifications, and the specialized nature of perinatal safety and nursing education in this geographic area.
CHI values this hybrid role to simultaneously enhance nursing competencies and drive perinatal safety culture. By combining education with safety leadership, they ensure clinical staff remain proficient and aligned with evolving standards, directly impacting patient outcomes in maternal-child services.
The organization facilitates access to advanced training, mentorship networks, and quality improvement projects. This support helps educators stay current with evidence-based practices and regulatory changes, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes both staff growth and patient safety.
Unlike standard educator roles, this position uniquely blends clinical teaching with active leadership in perinatal safety initiatives. The focus extends beyond education to implementing safety protocols, conducting safety rounds, and analyzing events to improve outcomes for mothers and infants.
Demand is moderate but growing due to increased emphasis on maternal-infant health quality. Candidates with combined clinical education and perinatal safety expertise are sought after, although the regional market offers a balanced supply of qualified professionals, making timely applications advantageous.