Patient Safety Coordinator
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DescriptionIntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Safety Coordinator with Frisbie Memorial Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsFrisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock* Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.* Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more* Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts* Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)* Colleague recognition program* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)* Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Frisbie Memorial Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Patient Safety Coordinator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and QualificationsResponsible for facilitating the Patient Safety Program with the goal of protecting patients from harm, and developing strategies to prevent future harm through process improvement and staff education.Responsible for overseeing patient safety activities, which include, but may not be limited to managing and analyzing close calls and adverse patient events, conducting educational programs, leading clinical initiatives, and complying with regulatory standards with the objective of enhancing and promoting patient safety and quality care.* Actively collaborates in the annual review/revision of the organization's Patient Safety Program Plan* Maintains current knowledge of trends and initiatives related to patient safety* Supports patient safety initiatives through leadership, direction and active involvement* Acts as resource, internal consultant, and educator for patient safety issues* Develops and implements programs designed to minimize the frequency and reduce the severity of actual and potential patient safety hazards throughout the facility* Participates in patient safety activities with other clinical disciplines-Medical Staff, Clinical Staff, Quality Management, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management* Actively participates in RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and recommendations for improvement* Actively participates in FMEA (Failure Mode and Event Analysis)* Leads investigations for serious adverse events* Participates on Hospital Committees, as assignedWhat qualifications you will need:* Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in healthcare related field required.* 2 years clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting required* Certified Professional in-patient safety (CPPS) preferred* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date* Licensure: Registered Nurse or RN Compact License preferred.Located in the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine, Frisbie Memorial Hospital boasts of 112 beds and is a top-notch medical facility. The hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, which also owns two emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare employs 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians in the area. The company provides 15.8 million in uncompensated care and pays 43.8 million in taxes each year. Additionally, HCA Healthcare owns Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Parkland Medical Center in Derry, as well as freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In the near future, a third freestanding emergency room is set to open in Plaistow in 2023.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Safety Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.