Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid leave

PSLF program

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Clinical Quality and Patient Safety to help develop and implement components of the patient safety program. Under the direction of the Director, Patient Safety, you will assist in the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving care and reducing harm.

Position focuses on creating a culture of safety, accreditation and regulatory compliance, monitoring performance, education and awareness, and leadership in event

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; RN required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Master's degree preferred; Six Sigma yellow belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient safety program initiatives.
• Create and promote a culture of safety within the organization.
• Support accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Monitor performance, provide education and awareness on patient safety.
• Lead performance improvement, event reporting, sentinel event analysis and root cause analysis.
• Drive proactive risk assessments and reward/recognition initiatives.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree preferred

Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher preferred

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.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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