What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Coordinator position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
The RN Patient Safety Coordinator is responsible for managing risk and CMS data, claims, and education programs to enhance patient safety and compliance.
Key duties include: developing and coordinating patient safety initiatives, collaborating with facility leadership, analyzing incident reports, investigating quality concerns, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as TJC, OSHA, and CMS.
They assist in risk assessment, policy development, and process improvement, while facilitating communication with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
The role involves maintaining current knowledge on risk management, participating in committees, and providing staff education on safety issues.
Qualifications: RN diploma with 2 years of clinical or risk management experience, licensure in practice state, and certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within one year.
The role offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a commitment to quality care and patient safety.
Key duties include: developing and coordinating patient safety initiatives, collaborating with facility leadership, analyzing incident reports, investigating quality concerns, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as TJC, OSHA, and CMS.
They assist in risk assessment, policy development, and process improvement, while facilitating communication with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
The role involves maintaining current knowledge on risk management, participating in committees, and providing staff education on safety issues.
Qualifications: RN diploma with 2 years of clinical or risk management experience, licensure in practice state, and certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within one year.
The role offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a commitment to quality care and patient safety.