Patient Safety Nurse

Patient Safety Nurse

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title : Patient Safety Nurse Job Code : 300172

Department / Location : Nursing Administration FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : Sr. Director of Nursing

Position Summary

In collaboration with the medical and leadership team, the Patient Safety Nurse promotes a culture of patient safety and adherence to national clinical standards. The Patient Safety Nurse serves as a visible and recognized advocate within the interdisciplinary team of providers, clinical pharmacists, care management, advanced practice providers and clinical nurse specialists; all while working together to plan and implement the most safe, effective and evidenced based patient care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating client care by coordinating, delegating and supervising the care provided by a healthcare team at the clinical level.
• Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in their specific specialty.
• Presents patient and staff concerns to appropriate clinical forums.
• Participates in and contributes to clinical review activities.
• Assists and supports the healthcare team with disclosure when adverse event or untoward outcome occurs and coordinates debriefing sessions.
• Identify and monitor specific metrics leading to improving patient care.
• Provides data as requested by internal and external bodies.
• Performs collaborative reviews of adverse occurrences and near misses. Incorporates such into educational efforts.
• Maintains a database of records reviewed, issues identified and plans of correction.
• Assesses the documentation of charts reviewed and provides timely feedback to clinicians.
• Flexible in work hours to provide a consistent communication and evaluation throughout all shifts to support a 24 / 7 care .
• Fosters and promotes participation by all members of the team (Physicians, Nurses, Support staff) in education programs and drills.
• Facilitates clinical drills for high risk situations.
• Participates in ongoing education of nurses in their clinical specialty department.
• Collaborates and meets with the Magnet Program director on a regular basis.
• Serves as a Magnet writer.
• Provides direct patient care at the direction of the Director of Nursing except for the Cardiac Cath Lab service line.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

NYS licensed RN

Master’s degree, preferred, BSN required

National Certification in Specialty area upon application or within one year of hire At least 5 years nursing experience in area

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with adult learning

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Previous research, patient safety, simulation or team training experience highly preferred

Core Competencies

Teamwork

Effective communication skills Leadership / Mentoring Attention to Detail

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

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65 years)

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The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $117,419 - $154,233 (Based on full time employment)

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