Patient Safety Coordinator

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Safety Coordinator assists with advancing a patient safety program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm. The role requires recent healthcare experience in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, and a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) credential. Candidates who do not already hold the CPPS must obtain it within 24 months of hire and maintain it while in the role. Employees also complete initial and ongoing training and competencies defined by the service line, facility, and department or unit for the needs of the patient population served, when applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Two years of experience in patient care, healthcare management, patient safety, risk, and/or quality.
• Recent healthcare experience within a clinical setting, such as a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 24 months of hire and maintained while in the role.
• Other licenses as required by the state.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Clinical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advancement of a patient safety program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by the service line, facility, and department or unit, as applicable.
• Obtain the Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) credential within 24 months of hire if not already certified, and maintain it while in the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• 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, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level