Patient Safety Coordinator - Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center FT

Department: 10122 Enterprise Corporate - Patient Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Coordinators work 5 days weekly day shift Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: Proficiently facilitates patient safety efforts and coaches others in the development of patient safety with emphasis on process redesign and zero harm. Investigates and manages the resolution of all patient safety incidents. Maintains records or patient related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the root cause. Recommends changes, policies or programs that could prevent future occurrences. Assists with the coordination of the annual analysis and implementation of the organizations Patient Safety Plan and development of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Plan. Prepares Quality reports, and presentations, in preparation of quality committee meetings Coordinates department and facility Patient Safety meetings, analyzes trends, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops actions plans; measures success of these actions plans, and creates the records, and follow-up metrics for each meeting, and activity; reassesses approach to maximize success. Assists leadership in defining key performance indicators and developing measurement tools to evaluate quality improvements, coordinates patient safety culture assessment efforts. Develops strategies for improvement that include considerations for leading practice research and shares implementation results across the organization provides education and training on patient safety and performance improvement tools. Participates in and/or coordinates multi facility/business unit and/or Market wide projects, initiatives, and collaboratives. Consults with and trains teammates to implement monitoring and measurement tools, and data analysis techniques. Demonstrates best practices and promotes safety and high reliability organization. Identify and mitigate patient safety risk. Increase patient safety awareness and practice among clinicians and teammates. Conduct root cause analyses in response to unexpected occurrences which caused or may cause serious physical injury. Monitors actions taken to determine effectiveness. Supports other projects and initiatives as assigned. Clinical experience is preferred. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: None required Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required; Experience Required: None required Experience Preferred: Clinical experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: NA Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Works in an office environment which requires walking, standing, and long periods of sitting and computer use. Occasionally requires carrying up to twenty-five (25) pounds of materials (files, projectors, laptop, etc.,). Travels to AHN Facilities in personal vehicle as needed. Must have a current Ga. Driver’s License. Requires the ability to work rapidly and accurately under pressure, to work in a safe and effective manner, and to handle different issues and priorities simultaneously. Can clearly communicate verbally, in person, and in writing with patients, families, agencies, and the healthcare team. Must possess a strong sense of urgency and make sound decision within limited time frame. Carries out responsibilities in a professional manner always, as well as possesses ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other teammates on an individual and team basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. 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