Patient Safety Coordinator - Patient Safety

Job Summary:##Assists in the transition to a culture of safety by deploying proactive and preventive strategies to sustain fundamental improvements in the safe delivery of patient care. Tirelessly supports the corporate goal of attaining High Reliability through reducing variation and eliminating patient and staff harm.

Plans, organizes and assists in directing and implementing patient safety initiatives and patient advocacy through all CaroMont Health facilities. Partners with Senior Leadership, Managers and Directors to implement the organization#s enterprise safety program, assists with prioritization of initiatives according to risk or potential improvement for delivery of patient centered care. # # Qualifications:##Registered Nurse with Bachelor#s degree in nursing from an accredited college and current RN license to practice in NC. ##At least 3#years healthcare experience.

####CPPS certification required or required within

3 years (eligible to take exam within one year). ##Experience in performance improvement process preferred. #Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Self-directed. Ability to manage numerous diverse projects simultaneously through effective priority setting and organization. Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Excel and Word. # EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability