Pediatric Patient Safety Coordinator

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Pediatric Patient Safety Coordinator. The role involves monitoring patient safety events, collaborating with nursing staff, and leading initiatives to improve quality of care. Candidates should have a NYS nursing license, a master's degree in nursing, and at least 3 years of pediatric nursing experience. The position operates Monday to Friday during the day, contributing to a culture of safety within the Children's Hospital.

Qualifications

• New York State nursing license or eligibility required.
• Advanced degree must be obtained by appointment time.
• Minimum of 3 years working in pediatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety event reporting and ensure follow-up.
• Identify and investigate patient event data trends.
• Complete monthly safety rounds in the Children's Hospital.
• Provide education and support to nursing staff.

Skills

NYS licensed/registered RN

Pediatric acute care experience

CPR-BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Pediatric Patient Safety Coordinator's duties include monitoring the reporting of patient safety events in the occurrence reporting system and ensuring appropriate follow-up in collaboration with the unit manager. Identifying, investigating, and interpreting the patient event data trends for the purpose of improving quality and safety in patient care. Identifying trends and collaborating with key stakeholders to develop action plans. Completing monthly safety rounds on each unit in the Children's Hospital. Acting as a liaison to the Children's Hospital Quality Manager. Representing the Children's Hospital with the Solutions for Patient Safety collaborative and fostering the further development of safety culture in the Children's Hospital. Leadership and implementation of safety culture methods as identified by Solutions for Patient Safety, and disseminate across the Children's Hospital. Work closely with hospital quality, safety, and risk management and staff. Identify educational needs of nursing staff and provide needed education and support to promote excellent nursing care to Children's Hospital patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYS licensed/registered (or eligible) RN required.
• Master's degree in Nursing required by time of appointment.
• 3 years Pediatric acute care nursing experience required.
• CPR-BLS required by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in specialty area strongly preferred.

Work Days

Monday-Friday, Days