Coord-Quality & Patient Safety

Ascension•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Nice To Haves

Quality Professional credential preferred.
Risk Management credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate quality, risk and patient safety program activities and workflow.
Coordinate quality, risk and/or patient safety aspects of The Joint Commission continuous readiness program.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.
Support activities related to quality and risk reduction initiatives and compliance with patient safety standards.
Analyze and report on data collected from a variety of sources. Develop detailed quality financial reports for specific groups and service lines.