Patient Safety Registered Nurse (RN) - Risk Management

Patient Safety RN - Risk Management - Sierra View Medical Center - Porterville, CA
$10k Sign-On Bonus w/3 years exp.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.25 - $61.96 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision of the VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, the Patient Safety RN is responsible for duties related to patient safety analysis and systems review.
• This includes, but is not limited to, performing root cause analysis, management of the event reporting system, and systems review.
• Supports high quality, safe care by evaluating systems and processes within the organization.
• This person is responsible for communicating, maintaining and processing defined or designated confidential Patient Safety information, including assisting with Hospital-wide and Medical Staff Peer Review activities. 
• Duties also include data collection via chart review, analysis, recommendation, implementation, trouble-shooting and support for any given department and facility need. 
• Will assist the Manager with educational opportunities.
• Must be professional and cooperative with patients, visitors, employees and members of the medical staff, in support of the hospital's customer service goals.

• Education/License/Certification:
• Must have current and active California RN License
• Must have BSN Degree or obtain within 18 months of hire date
• Two (2) years clinical experience in acute care facility as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Prior experience in Patient Safety principals and related activities is required.