Patient Safety Coordinator, RN

ZipRecruiter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Tampa Bay area is seeking a Patient Safety Coordinator. This role focuses on driving patient safety initiatives, facilitating process improvements, and providing guidance to healthcare teams. Candidates should possess a strong clinical background, RN certification, and experience in leadership within healthcare settings.

Benefits

Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Yearly performance bonus

Extensive training and mentorship

Community discounts

Qualifications

• RN (Registered Nurse) certification required.
• CPPS (Patient Safety) certification required.
• 5 years clinical experience and 2 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient safety initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce medical errors and enhance care.
• Provide education on patient safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Safety Knowledge

Clinical Operations

Regulatory Standards Awareness

Education

Associates Nursing

Bachelors Healthcare Related

Bachelors Nursing

Job description

Job Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Since 1934, St. Joseph's Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness offering preventive care to complex treatments, from infancy to adulthood, from to . St. Joseph's Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams.

Patient Safety Coordinator position details

• Location: St. Joseph's Hospital
• Status: Full Time, Salary
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Weekend Work: None
• On Call: No

Patient Safety Coordinator responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate patient safety initiatives impacting clinical and operational processes throughout the organization
• Review and reduce medical errors and other factors that contribute to patient harm
• Work collaboratively with care teams and leaders to develop, deploy and monitor patient safety standard adherence and patient safety improvement processes that ensure safe, clinically effective care
• Engage the unit/department-based patient safety coaches in process improvement activities and harm reduction strategies
• Provide on-going support, education and guidance to leaders, team members and physicians on patient safety practices and protocols to mitigate risk of errors that cause patient harm and foster a safety culture across the health system
• Oversee and audit safety process adherence and maintains documentation of performance improvement efforts

Education:

• Required Associates Nursing or Bachelors Healthcare Related
• Bachelors Nursing

Credentials:

• Required RN (Registered Nurse)
• CPPS (Patient Safety) certification
• Required specific skills include knowledge of regulatory standards as relates to the Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals

Experience:

• 5 years clinical related experience
• 2 years leadership experience

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. With this in mind, BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship with amazing career growth opportunities
• ️ Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled