RN Manager Patient Safety

HCA Healthcare • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Manager Risk Management today with Reston Hospital Center. Reporting to the VP of Quality, this individual is responsible for oversight of the Reston Hospital Center inpatient and outpatient patient safety program including the coordination of all relevant activities as per the requirements of CMS. This individual also collaborates with the risk management program. The Patient Safety Manager maintains records, reports, dashboards and prepares/delivers written and verbal reports. This position assists in ongoing staff and provider education related to quality and patient safety. The Patient Safety Manager provides departments with the most current performance improvement methods and tools; messaging trends in the data to departments and responding to serious patient safety events by conducting Root Cause or Apparent Cause analyses. Advances patient safety using systems thinking approach.

Requirements

• Current VA Board of Nursing License for Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification.
• Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related field required, Master's Degree preferred.
• 1+ years' experience in Patient Safety in an acute hospital environment preferred.
• 3+ years bedside nursing experience in acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities to include: follow through, motivation, prioritization, balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Project management skills experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as data base and web-based program applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Chair of the Patient Safety & Quality Committee; responsible for setting meeting schedule, preparing material and agendas and timely follow up and follow through.
• Identifies and mitigates Patient Safety risk through use of data, education, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Supports Regulatory Compliance, in conjunction with the VP of Quality, from a Patient Safety perspective.
• Works closely with department directors and leadership teams, patients, visitors, medical and allied health staff for consultation on Patient Safety.
• Assists with minimizing risks by investigating and acting on all regulatory survey reports/recommendations related to Patient Safety.
• Represents Patient Safety at departmental meetings.
• Provides comprehensive patient safety education and orientation program to new hospital employees.
• Increases Patient Safety Awareness and Practice among clinicians and staff.
• Collaborates with VP of Quality and Compliance Officer in annual proactive safety risk assessment.
• Conducts root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences which caused or may cause injury or harm.
• Tracks and analyzes data for trending and develops appropriate action plans and patient safety strategies in conjunction with the VP of Quality.
• Analyzes hospital acquired conditions, validation of compliance with bundles and determination of corrective action plans as necessary.
• Presents information related to patient safety in a manner that meets the recipient's needs.
• Assists with submitting data to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with HCA legal team on cases involving Reston Hospital Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree