Patient Safety Coordinator WMCG – Augusta Georgia Position Available In Richmond, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Patient Safety Coordinator position at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, Georgia involves coordinating patient safety programs, conducting causal analysis, and recommending practice changes to enhance the organization's culture of safety. The role requires an associate's degree in Nursing, a current RN license in Georgia, and at least 2 years of nursing experience or adverse event monitoring. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in nursing and CPHQ or CPPS certification.
Job Description
Facility:
Wellstar MCG Health 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
