Patient Safety Specialist
1 week ago
Job Category:
Administrative & ClericalWork Shift/Schedule:
8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the hospital's Patient Safety program through focused reviews/investigations relative to patient/staff safety; facilitation of root cause analysis; presentation of reviews/investigations/root causes and associated data review and analysis. Participates in planning and implementation of Patient Safety education for NGMC staff. Additional responsibilities may include projects to identify and manage improvement opportunities for key operational and clinical initiatives. After hours call may be required.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree. Graduate of state accredited school of Nursing.
Minimum Experience: Five (5) years clinical direct patient care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Other:
Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: At least three (3) years patient safety, quality, and/or risk management healthcare experience.
Other:
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Oral and written communication skills; customer service skills; ability to provide presentations to diverse audiences
Able to work collaboratively across department and divisional lines
Well organized and detail oriented
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information
Computer skills to include excel, power point, word
Ability to prioritize duties and projects; willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Facilitates and presents interdivisional/departmental problem-solving/improvement activities for Patient Safety issues and concerns.
Serves as a resource for investigation/analysis of information/data related to patient safety.
Contributes expertise to hospital/system and medical staff committees; and other projects, as assigned.
Participates in ongoing analysis, planning/implementation of action plans and evaluation of strategic Patient Safety initiatives.
Facilitates RCAs, Common and Apparent Cause Analysis, and A3's as assigned.
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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