Patient Safety Coordinator RN - WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health System

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the patient safety programs at Wellstar. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts causal analysis to include Root Cause Analysis (RCAs). Conducts risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations, recommends practice changes, policies or programs that could mitigate risks and enhance Wellstar's culture of safety. Participates in organization development and provides patient safety and risk reduction training events.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing
Current Registered Nursing license in Georgia or qualifying multi-state compact license.
2 years or more of experience in nursing and/or adverse event monitoring, remediation, and problem solving.
Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication.
Group facilitation skills and ability to manage programs and projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing
4 years or more of experience in nursing and Healthcare Quality or Patient Safety/Risk Management
Experience with process improvement concepts and tools and data management
CPHQ or CPPS certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient safety programs.
Gather data detailing patient-related errors.
Conduct causal analysis, including Root Cause Analysis (RCAs).
Conduct risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations.
Recommend practice changes, policies, or programs to mitigate risks and enhance the culture of safety.
Participate in organization development.
Provide patient safety and risk reduction training events.