Safety & Quality Specialist - RN - Maternal Child/Obstetrics - Full Time Day

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, NY 11355, US

$145,000 - $193,000 / year

Location

Flushing, New York

Shift:

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description:

Experience the Pride of a Quality‑Driven Career

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, every day brings a new opportunity to elevate the standard of care. Our state-of-the-art environment empowers teams across the enterprise to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of patient care and operations. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has helped us remain one of the nation’s top hospitals. Join us in advancing processes, strengthening outcomes, and delivering an exceptional patient experience—with a relentless focus on quality. Become one of the people who Make It Possible.

Quality and Patient Safety Specialist – Obstetrics Full Time – Days – NYP Queens

In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted partner to clinical and operational teams, providing expertise in quality, patient safety, process improvement, and program administration. You will:

Consult with internal client groups to guide quality and patient safety initiatives
Develop, implement, and enhance programs that uphold the highest standards of patient care
Research, collect, and analyze internal and external data to inform decisions
Act as a subject matter expert in quality, patient safety, significant event management, and operational priorities aligned with NYP’s strategic goals

This position operates Monday–Friday (4 days per week; 7A - 5:15P) and is primarily based at NYP Queens in Flushing, NY . Travel may be required to multiple NYP Hospitals depending on assignment and to the Corporate office in Midtown Manhattan for departmental meetings and events.

Required Criteria

New York State RN License
Master of Science in Nursing required
BLS from American Heart Association
ACLS within 90 days of hire
NRP within 90 days of hire
Certification in Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing
NCC Certification in Fetal Monitoring
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, of which at least 2 years are related to staff education.
Must have a working knowledge of Leopold Maneuvers and AWOHNN Standards
Must have a working knowledge of Triage, Labor Room, Operating Room and Recovery Room functions
Ability to interpret normal and abnormal fetal heart patterns
Advanced knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of obstetrical emergencies within a multidisciplinary care environment

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$145,000-$193,000/Annual

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