RN - Patient Safety Specialist - Hybrid

Job Category:
Administrative & Clerical Work Shift/

Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the hospital's Patient Safety program through focused reviews/investigations relative to patient/staff safety; facilitation of root cause analysis; presentation of reviews/investigations/root causes and associated data review and analysis. Participates in planning and implementation of Patient Safety education for NGMC staff. Additional responsibilities may include projects to identify and manage improvement opportunities for key operational and clinical initiatives.

After hours call may be required.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelors Degree.
• Graduate of state accredited school of Nursing.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Five (5) years clinical direct patient care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
  
  At least three (3) years patient safety, quality, and/or risk management healthcare experience.

Oral and written communication skills; customer service skills; ability to provide presentations to diverse audiences Able to work collaboratively across department and divisional lines Well organized and detail oriented Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information Computer skills to include excel, power point, word Ability to prioritize duties and projects; willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department

• Facilitates and presents interdivisional/departmental problem-solving/improvement activities for Patient Safety issues and concerns.
• Serves as a resource for investigation/analysis of information/data related to patient safety.
• Contributes expertise to hospital/system and medical staff committees; and other projects, as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing analysis, planning/implementation of action plans and evaluation of strategic Patient Safety initiatives.
• Facilitates RCAs, Common and Apparent Cause Analysis, and A3's as assigned.

Weight Lifted:
Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried:
Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision:
Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking:
Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling:
Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work:
Occasionally 0-30%

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS:
Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at