Patient Safety Coordinator WMCG - Augusta Georgia

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Patient Safety Coordinator to lead patient safety programs, gather data on adverse events, perform root cause analyses, and drive risk reduction initiatives following ECRI guidelines. You will contribute to culture of safety and provide training events across the organization.

The role requires nursing licensure in Georgia, 2+ years in nursing or adverse event monitoring, and strong skills in Word/Excel/PowerPoint, communication, and program management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing and/or adverse event monitoring experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Group facilitation and program management abilities.
• CPHQ or CPPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety programs and initiatives.
• Gather data on patient-related errors and perform root cause analyses.
• Conduct risk assessments based on ECRI recommendations and suggest changes.
• Develop policies or programs to mitigate risks and train staff.
• Support organization development and deliver patient safety training events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Group facilitation

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.

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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