Patient Safety Coordinator RN - WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health System; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Nurse to coordinate patient safety programs, gather data on patient-related errors, and conduct root cause analyses to prevent recurrence. An associate degree in nursing and an active GA RN license are required, with 2+ years in nursing or safety/risk management expected.

A Bachelor's in nursing and CPHP/CPPS certification are preferred, and the role involves driving risk assessments, policy recommendations, and training events to strengthen the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nursing license in Georgia or qualifying multi-state compact license.
• 2 years or more of experience in nursing and/or adverse event monitoring, remediation, and problem solving.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent communication.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and CPHP/CPPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient safety programs at Wellstar.
• Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts root cause analyses (RCAs).
• Performs risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations and suggests policy changes.
• Plans and delivers patient safety and risk-reduction training events.
• Supports organization development to strengthen culture of safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

CPHQ or CPPS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

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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