Maternal Designation Coordinator

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

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As the Perinatal & Maternal Designation Coordinator, you will be responsible for conducting Performance Improvement activities, critical care OB patient chart review, daily patient rounds and participate in nursing education. You will provide educational/training presentations for all nursing staff related to critical care of the obstetrical patient and outreach activities interacting with other healthcare entities, pre-hospital care providers and presenting/participating in injury prevention programs to interested organizations and the general public and other duties as assigned.

As the Perinatal & Maternal Designation Coordinator,

• You will demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.
• You will develop and oversee the curriculum for critical care training for OB nurses including initial entrance into the program as well as maintenance of skills.
• You will provide classes/skills labs to both CC OB nurses and women’s services nurses regarding physiology of high-risk pregnancy and management of certain conditions that may not require a fully trained CC OB nurse.
• You will collaborate with Women’s Services Nurse Educator in preparing and administering annual team-based learning scenarios for all physicians and nurses.
• You will collaborate with SDMC maternal navigator in regards to OB patients with very high-risk conditions requiring multidisciplinary care at time of delivery and postpartum.
• You will complete quarterly assessment of designation requirements assuring that we continue to meet the standards necessary for Level II.
• You will attend quarterly CATRAC meetings that must be 100% per TDH.

Experience

• Five years as Labor and Delivery RN – required
• Graduate of or currently participating in SDH PEAK Leadership Program - preferred

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – required
• Master of Science in Nursing - preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire – required
• BLS certification as per SDH policy
• ACLS certification as per SDH policy
• Current certification as a Provider in either OB ACLS, NRP - required
• AWHONN Intermediate FM and/or Advance Fetal Monitoring - required
• Certified in specialty area - preferred

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance,…