Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options with generous

Health insurance options including day

Paid vacation and sick leave including

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety to assist in developing and implementing patient safety initiatives that improve care and reduce harm. You will help create a culture of safety, support accreditation efforts, and monitor performance across the health system.

Under the Director of Patient Safety, you will coordinate education, events reporting, root cause analyses, and proactive risk assessments, contributing to

Qualifications

• RN with Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Experience in acute clinical setting with healthcare quality & patient safety.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an acute clinical setting with demonstrated expertise in health care quality & patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement components of the patient safety program.
• Create a culture of safety and ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance, education and awareness across the health system.
• Conduct event reporting, sentinel event and root cause analyses, proactive risk assessments.
• Support reward and recognition initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree

Tools

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

Job Title: Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

Department: Health System Shared Services | Quality and Operations

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is committed to enhancing the safety of care provided to patients. The Sr. Coordinator, Quality and Patient Safety will help in the development and implementation of various components of the patient safety program. Components of the program include but are not limited to: creating a culture of safety, accreditation and regulatory compliance, monitoring performance, education and awareness, performance improvement, event reporting, sentinel event and root cause analysis, proactive risk assessments and reward and recognition initiatives.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Patient Safety, assists in the development and implementation of various patient safety program initiatives aimed at improving care and reducing harm.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in an acute clinical setting with demonstrated expertise in areas of health care quality & patient safety.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Six Sigma yellow belt or higher preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an acute clinical setting with demonstrated expertise in areas of health care quality & patient safety preferred.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

Additional Information

Location: Ackerman Rd, 630 (2436)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.