Patient Safety Coordinator WMCG - Augusta Georgia Job at Wellstar Health System, Augusta, GA

  • Wellstar Health System
  • Augusta, GA

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

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workâ€"and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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