Registered Nurse - Patient Safety Coordinator

Unit Description :

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Safety, the Patient Safety Coordinator-RN assists in the functions of and furthers the mission of the department. The focus of the Patient Safety Coordinator-RN's role is direct involvement in improving the quality and safety of care through risk assessment and quality improvement techniques.

Education :

Clinician with a Bachelor's degree in clinical specialty required, RN required. Master's degree in a health care related field desired. In lieu of education, experience will be considered.

Experience :

Must have 5-10 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, and 3-5 years experience in clinical risk management, quality improvement, or patient safety improvement in a complex healthcare environment. Must have significant experience in data review, manipulation and analysis. Must be a skilled facilitator using quality improvement methodologies to improve patient safety.

On-call : none

Requirements :

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

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