Über diese RN Patient Safety Coordinator Stelle bei Trinity Health
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
RN PATIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
SUMMARY:
Elevate your professional practice and career by applying your clinical, communication and educational skills by becoming a Patient Safety Coordinator. Evaluates and implements the aspects of the organization’s overall plan for patient safety that involves any aspects of patient risk, both within the ministry as well as the clinic setting. Focuses on patient safety priorities as defined by Trinity Health and Saint Alphonsus. Provides facilitation and consultation to Nursing leadership and is an active participant in the Nursing Council structure. The Patient Safety Coordinator communicates regularly with the board (governance) and senior administrative leadership; the position is a primary point of contact of the integrated patient safety program.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Experience as a program coordinator, in a nursing leadership position or as an educator preferred.
Experience with leading project improvement initiatives.
Basic database development, data display and analysis preferred.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice methodology preferred.
HOURS: The selected candidate may support this role in a five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. One could work remotely up to 25% after establishing relationships. Office locations: Boise or Nampa, Idaho.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Participates in the development of the organization’s patient safety strategic plan as it pertains to safe nursing practice.
Develops and provides education and mentoring to Saint Alphonsus' Nursing Teams.
Participates in unit-based meetings, and other committees/meetings that align with patient safety initiatives.
Must be able to travel within the area to make frequent rounds on the nursing units/clinics to include the four hospitals and ambulatory sites.
Consult with nursing and inter-disciplinary teams to identify patient safety opportunities.
Observe and evaluate practice/process change progress.
Provide just-in-time training and answer questions.
Conducts audits or other data collection methods to evaluate progress on outcome or process measures.
Maintains databases on process and outcome metrics.
Displays, analyzes, and communicates findings related to nursing quality and patient safety.
Maintains compliance with Joint Commission standards.
Identifies evidence-based practice related to patient safety initiatives and assimilates evidence-based practice into current processes.
Self-directed and professional with critical thinking skills.
Exercises judgment and tactful discussion of clinical quality and safety issues.
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
