Patient Safety Coordinator, RN

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Yearly bonus / performance incentives

Career growth and training

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Patient Safety Coordinator at Winter Haven Hospital. The role drives safety initiatives across clinical and operational processes, partnering with executive leaders to foster a zero-harm culture.

The position requires RN licensure and 5 years of clinical experience, with 2 years in leadership preferred. BayCare offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Associates or Bachelor's in nursing or healthcare related field.
• 5 years clinical experience.
• 2 years leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate patient safety initiatives across clinical and operational processes.
• Review and reduce medical errors and patient harm.
• Collaborate with care teams to deploy safety standards.
• Engage safety coaches in improvement activities.
• Audit safety processes and document performance improvements.

Skills

RN license

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Associates Nursing

Bachelors Healthcare Related

Bachelors Nursing

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.

Patient Safety Coordinator position details

• Location: Winter Haven Hospital
• Status: Full Time, Salary
• Shift Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• On Call: No

The Patient Safety Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving initiatives toward zero harm, working closely with executive leaders and alongside team members to strengthen and sustain a culture of safety. Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Preferred Bachelors Nursing

Credentials:

• Required RN (Registered Nurse)
• Required specific skills include: Knowledge of regulatory standards as relates to the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals

Experience:

• 5 years clinical related experience
• 2 years leadership experience preferred

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
• 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