Patient Safety Coordinator GCM-Graduate Medical Education

Department: 38265 GCMG Medical Education - Resident Education Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou ** rs Per Week: Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F, first shift. Part Time Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Essential Functions Expertly facilitate patient safety improvement efforts and coaches other facilities and teammates in the development of performance improvement capabilities with emphasis on process redesign and measurement; provides direction to the department and facility leadership in the planning of a systematic, organization-wide approach to continuous quality improvement. Serves as a team leader, preceptor, mentor and coach to patient safety teammates, as well as a System expert for patient safety training and new initiatives; assists leadership with review of patient safety coordinator work product and makes recommendations for teammates’ performance appraisal. Prepares Quality reports, scorecards and presentations. Coordinates department and facility patient safety meetings, analyzes trends of performance metrics, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops action plans, measures success of these action plans and creates the records and follow-up metrics for each meeting and activity; reassesses approach to maximize success. Organizes and coordinates the annual facility leadership conference, resulting in the review, analysis and development of the Patient Safety Plan. Conducts leading practice research and shares implementation results across the System to hardwire best practices. Provides education and training on patient safety initiatives, including project management, process redesign, rapid design and measurement. Coordinates and facilitates the activities supportive of medical staff quality. Physical Requirements Must have the ability to 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 decisions within limited time elements. Carries out responsibilities in a professional manner at all times, as well as possesses ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other teammates on an individual and team basis. Works in an office environment requires walking, standing and long periods of sitting and computer use; intact sense of sight and hearing required. Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. RN or other clinical licensure preferred; certification in health care quality, patient safety or related accreditation entity preferred, required within 1 year of employment. 5-7 years experience in healthcare or directly related field and 2-4 years leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of Lean Concepts preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications preferred. Previous experience or knowledge of TJC preferred. Our CommitmenttoYou: 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, andShort- 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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