Reuben Cooley, Inc.
OB Patient Safety Nurse
Reuben Cooley, Inc., White Plains, New York, United States, 10601
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.
Education & Experience Requirements
NYS licensed RN.
Masters degree, preferred
National Certification in Speciality area upon application or within one year of hire At least 5 years nursing experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with adult learning.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Previous research, patient safety, simulation or team training experience.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Understands and adheres to the Client 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 model.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
Functions as a staff nurse and takes patient assignments as defined by each service line
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Team work
Effective communication skills Leadership/Mentoring
Attention to Detail
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
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.
Education & Experience Requirements
NYS licensed RN.
Masters degree, preferred
National Certification in Speciality area upon application or within one year of hire At least 5 years nursing experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with adult learning.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Previous research, patient safety, simulation or team training experience.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Understands and adheres to the Client 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 model.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
Functions as a staff nurse and takes patient assignments as defined by each service line
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Team work
Effective communication skills Leadership/Mentoring
Attention to Detail
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.