Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Sr. Coordinator, Quality and Patient Safety to help develop and implement components of the patient safety program.

This role supports a culture of safety, accreditation processes, performance monitoring, and proactive risk assessment to reduce harm. Under the Director of Patient Safety, you will assist in initiatives aimed at improving care quality and safety across the organization, including education and recognition activities and event

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and RN licensure required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in an acute clinical setting with health care quality/patient safety expertise preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Six Sigma yellow belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of patient safety program components.
• Help create a culture of safety, drive accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance and provide education, awareness, and training.
• Support performance improvement, event reporting, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to sentinel event and root cause analyses and recognition initiatives.
• Work under the Director, Patient Safety to reduce harm and improve care.

Skills

Acute clinical setting experience

Healthcare quality & patient safety

Six Sigma yellow belt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / RN required

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

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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 is 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.

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!

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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.