The Safety Management Coordinator has ownership of the organizational Event Management & Safety Program which supports the Quality Management System at Augusta Health. The position is responsible for supporting a culture of safety through the management of the electronic event reporting system. Expect role to respond timely to patient and staff safety events and support proactive safety management through safety rounding, education, and collaboration across the organization. Acts as a facilitator upon scheduling debriefs, case reviews, performs causal analyses and root cause analyses. Must aggregate, present, and explain relevant trends, data, and outcomes to a variety of audiences. As a key component of the Quality Management System, event reporting is the foundation of a highly reliable organization supporting culture of safety through promotion of psychological safety, a learning environment, and Just and Fair Culture methodology. Administers, analyzes, and facilitates improvement efforts for Culture of Safety Surveys. Works on various initiatives across the organization to support patient safety and quality outcomes through risk identification and mitigation. Works closely with Risk Management, Department Directors, Clinical Coordinators, and other health care professionals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field
- Two (2) years or more healthcare experience; One (1) year or more in risk management, or patient safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- CPHQ, RIMS-CRMP, CPHRM, ERMC, and/or CPPS
Skills
- Demonstrated organization and communication skills. Must be able to manage processes across a complex and multi-faceted care delivery system.
- Strong computer knowledge with the ability to run reports and interpret data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, collaborator, and ability to influence change without direct authority.
- Strong problem-solving and detail oriented.
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.
- Healthcare Benefits.
- Free onsite parking.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
- Career Advancement Opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field
- Two (2) years or more healthcare experience
- One (1) year or more in risk management or patient safety
- Demonstrated organization and communication skills; ability to manage processes across a complex care delivery system
- Strong computer knowledge with ability to run reports and interpret data
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and influence change without direct authority
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Master's degree
- Preferred certifications: CPHQ, RIMS-CRMP, CPHRM, ERMC, and/or CPPS
What We Do
Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America. Our patients receive an exceptional level of care, reassured that their loved ones and visitors have many amenities available within the hospital so they can all be comfortable while staying close during difficult times. Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began more than 50 years with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide superlative care with warmth and compassion.
