Patient Safety Coordinator WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia seeks an experienced Nurse, Patient Safety Coordinator to lead safety programs, analyze events, and drive improvements. You will work with clinical and leadership teams to reduce risk and foster a culture of safety.

You will maintain licensure requirements, support organizational development, and deliver ongoing training to staff on safety best practices and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Current Registered Nursing license in Georgia or qualifying multi-state compact.
• 2+ years of nursing experience or adverse event monitoring/remediation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety programs across Wellstar facilities.
• Gather data on patient-related errors and conduct causal analyses including RCAs.
• Perform risk assessments per ECRI recommendations and propose policy changes.
• Provide patient safety and risk reduction training and participate in organization development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

Project management

Program 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.

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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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