Patient Safety Coordinator RN - WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse to coordinate patient safety programs and analyze adverse events. The role requires an active RN license in Georgia or a multi-state compact, with 2+ years in nursing or adverse event monitoring.

Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential to drive risk reduction and training initiatives. Day shift at Wellstar’s Georgia facilities offers opportunities to contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia or multi-state compact.
• At least 2 years nursing or adverse event monitoring experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Group facilitation and ability to manage programs/projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety programs and gather data on patient-related errors.
• Conduct causal analysis including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Perform risk assessments based on best practices and recommend policy changes.
• Develop and deliver patient safety and risk-reduction training.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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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