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Perinatal Safety Specialist RN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Silverdale, WA, 98383
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : 49.78-74.05 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
JOB UMMARY / PURPOSE
The Perinatal Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, promotion, support and oversight of perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs. This specialized nursing role combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient safety to provide high-quality care and support to pregnant women and their families, adhering to departmental, institutional, regional and Federal clinical and ethical standards. The perinatal safety nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, contributing to a culture of safety within the healthcare facility.
The primary responsibility of the perinatal patient safety nurse is to promote safe care for mothers and babies by keeping patient safety as a focus of all unit operations and clinical practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics.
- Implements and supposrts paitent safety and quality of care initiatives.
- Monitors Clinical Outcomes
- Faciliates interdisciplinary communication and education.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required
- Master’s degree or higher preferred
- A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services
- A minimum of 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety
- Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience, required.
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Current RN License in applicable State
- Certification in one of the following: CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, RN-BC, MCN, RN-BC-PERI, RNC [OB, GYN, NEONATAL], RNC-LRN, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a family of hospitals, health care services, and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.
St. Michaels Medical Center delivers approximately 2000 babies annually and is the only hospital on the Kitsap Peninsula that offers obstetrical, delivery and postpartum care. We are proud to be recognized as among the country’s top performing programs, designations that are only awarded to maternity care programs that maintain exceptional outcomes, and deliver patient focused care.
- U.S. News & World Report recognizes St. Anne Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Michael Medical Center as High Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care (2024-2025).
Our offerings include High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Level II Special Care Nursery with a partnership with the Neonatal Practitioner Team from Seattle Children’s Hospital, 24-hr OB Hospitalists, Childbirth and Family Education Classes, Breastfeeding support both inpatient and outpatient, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), and a volunteer doula program to provide physical and emotional support to pregnant patients both before and after childbirth.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is essential to healing the whole person. Come join our team!
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
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Frequently asked questions
In Silverdale, a Perinatal Safety Specialist RN plays a vital role enhancing maternal and infant safety by implementing quality care protocols and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. Their expertise directly contributes to reducing complications and improving birth outcomes within local hospitals like St. Michael Medical Center.
Certifications such as CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, and RNC-OB are highly valued in Washington for Perinatal Safety Specialists. These credentials demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in obstetrics and neonatal care, aligning with regional standards and improving eligibility for roles within Catholic Health Initiatives.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a holistic care approach combining physical, emotional, and spiritual support, which requires Perinatal Safety Specialists to integrate patient safety with compassionate care. This environment fosters strong teamwork and continuous improvement unlike some secular institutions.
This position uniquely demands quarterly American Heart Association resuscitation quality improvement certification internally, reflecting Catholic Health Initiatives' strict compliance standards. The role also blends project management with direct clinical care, emphasizing leadership in perinatal safety initiatives.
Starting with clinical nursing in women’s services, advancing to a Perinatal Safety Specialist role offers opportunities to lead quality improvement projects. In Silverdale’s healthcare market, this can evolve into managerial or specialized clinical educator positions within maternity care teams.
Perinatal Safety Specialists in Silverdale typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, reflecting the specialized skills and certifications required. Compensation may vary based on experience, certifications like CCRN-NEO, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.
Demand for Perinatal Safety Specialists in the Puget Sound region remains moderate, with growing emphasis on maternal-fetal health. Candidates with advanced certifications and project management experience enjoy a competitive edge due to limited specialized talent pools.
Silverdale offers reasonable commuting options via major highways and public transit, making it accessible for healthcare professionals. However, proximity to Kitsap Peninsula hospitals like St. Michael Medical Center can influence daily travel time, so candidates often consider location when applying.
Applicants should emphasize clinical expertise in obstetrics, proficiency in quality improvement methods, strong communication skills for interdisciplinary coordination, and relevant certifications such as RN-BC-PERI or CCRN-NEO to align with the organization's patient safety goals.
Yes, advanced knowledge in fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and risk management are critical. The role also requires adeptness in data analysis for clinical outcomes, ensuring the safety protocols meet the high standards recognized by U.S. News & World Report for their maternity services.