RN - Patient Safety Specialist - Hybrid Monday - Friday

Northeast Georgia Medical Center • Gainesville, GA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Patient Safety Specialist supports the hospital’s Patient Safety program through focused reviews and investigations related to patient and staff safety, facilitation of root cause analysis, and presentation and analysis of reviews, investigations, root causes, and associated data. The position participates in planning and implementing Patient Safety education for NGMC staff. Additional responsibilities may include projects to identify and manage improvement opportunities for key operational and clinical initiatives. After-hours call may be required.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate of a state-accredited school of Nursing.
• Five years of clinical direct patient care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Oral and written communication skills, customer service skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across department and divisional lines.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information.
• Computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to prioritize duties and projects and work flexible hours to meet department needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of healthcare experience in patient safety, quality, and/or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and present interdivisional and departmental problem-solving and improvement activities related to Patient Safety issues and concerns.
• Serve as a resource for investigation and analysis of information and data related to patient safety.
• Contribute expertise to hospital/system and medical staff committees and other assigned projects.
• Participate in ongoing analysis, planning and implementation of action plans, and evaluation of strategic Patient Safety initiatives.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), Common and Apparent Cause Analysis, and A3s as assigned.
• Participate in planning and implementation of Patient Safety education for NGMC staff.
• Conduct focused reviews and investigations related to patient and staff safety, and present findings and associated data analysis.

What This Job Offers

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