Patient Safety Coordinator RN - WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health System; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse Patient Safety Coordinator to coordinate patient safety programs, collect error data, and perform root cause analyses. You will conduct risk assessments, propose policy changes, and provide safety training to staff.

Required is an RN license in Georgia or compact, at least 2 years in nursing or adverse event monitoring, and strong communication skills. This role is on-site in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Current Registered Nursing license in Georgia or qualifying multi-state compact.
• All certifications required upon hire unless stated otherwise.
• 2+ years of nursing and/or adverse event monitoring experience.
• CPHQ or CPPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety programs across the organization.
• Gather data on patient-related errors and conduct root cause analyses.
• Conduct risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations.
• Recommend practice changes, policies, and programs to mitigate risks.
• Participate in organization development and deliver patient safety training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary: Coordinates the patient safety programs at Wellstar. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts causal analysis to include Root Cause Analysis (RCAs). Conducts risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations, recommends practice changes, policies or programs that could mitigate risks and enhance Wellstar's culture of safety. Participates in organization development and provides patient safety and risk reduction training events.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associate's degree in Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• Current Registered Nursing license in Georgia or qualifying multi-state compact license.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Required Minimum Experience:

• 2 years or more of experience in nursing and/or adverse event monitoring, remediation, and problem solving.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication
• Group facilitation skills and ability to manage programs and projects

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 4 years or more of experience in nursing and Healthcare Quality or Patient Safety/Risk Management
• Experience with process improvement concepts and tools and data management
• CPHQ or CPPS certification

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