Patient Safety Coordinator - Patient Safety - Days

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively across the health system to improve the Culture of Safety and assist in the journey to become a High Reliability Organization. The Coordinator works proactively to ensure patient safety processes are effective through collaboration, communication and event review. The Coordinator conducts investigations, risk assessments, and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement. The Coordinator assists with the management and support of the patient safety reporting systems to improve functionality within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or other clinical healthcare field
Current MS RN license or 90 day temporary permit or current licensure as indicated by profession
4 years of clinical experience in an acute care facility
at least one (1) year of relevant experience in quality management, patient safety, risk management, customer service, and/or clinical informatics
Data mining in an electronic health record
Interpersonal customer service approach
Verbal, written communication and presenting

Responsibilities

Oversees organizational patient safety processes to ensure appropriate response, analysis, and action
Takes part in key hospital committees and teams as appropriate or requested for the purpose of advancing a culture of safety and the prevention of medical errors
Serves as a consultant and resource to Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Coordinators, Department Directors and other colleagues in the development of patient safety indicators, criteria, and process improvement
Utilizes team-building skills to participate and assist in patient safety/change management under the direction of Patient Safety/Risk Director
Conducts patient safety rounds in collaboration with unit leadership
Assists with the planning, implementation, and tracking of activities across the health system targeted to strengthen the Culture of Safety
Conducts and participates in Patient Safety/Risk Management educational programs
Articulates ideas and patient safety concepts clearly and effectively
Maintains effectiveness and builds trust in representing the Patient Safety Program
Maintains an up-to-date understanding of patient safety theory, methods, standards and regulatory requirements
Performs patient safety/risk management processes to advance patient safety and control and minimize risks
Assists in developing initiatives in the use of software applications to improve functionality throughout the organization
Assists with the management of the hospital event reporting system; Provides support to committees, units and departments to mitigate risks and advance patient safety
Collects, tracks, trends, and performs data analysis utilizing data systems and tools to create actionable reports and improvement plans
Participates and coordinates event investigation and analysis and proactive risk assessments; Assists with activities to improve event reporting and response to near miss events
Conducts chart reviews for the relevant discipline/program to investigate patient safety and adverse events
Identifies risk exposure by assuring the planning, development, and support of an effective event reporting system and establishing effective communication with surveillance departments