Patient Safety Officer / Employee Health RN - Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

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JOB SUMMARY
 

Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so.  Whose people unite in making lives better. At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader.

 

Patient Safety Officer:  Manages, organizes, develops, and implements a comprehensive patient safety/risk management program. Works closely with the Environment of Care Safety/Emergency Preparedness Officer, Carilion Director of Risk Management, Clinical Effectiveness support staff, Nursing, Security Services, Engineering/Maintenance, Clinical Engineering, Infection Control, and cooperatively with all staff, physicians, and visitors, to ensure a safe environment.   Provides patient safety/risk management education programs and activities.

 

Employee Health:  Determines and implements the functions and activities of Employee Health based upon identified needs, guidelines, regulatory standards, and established goals.  Provides health screening, health education, and guidance to Carilion employees.  Monitors employee health to protect patients and employees.  Provides vaccine education and protection to employees.

 

Assists ill or injured Carilion employees per departmental protocols.  Coordinates with the employee, Emergency Department, panel (and referring) physicians, supervisors, and the HR department regarding the employee's injury, return to work status, work limitations, etc.  Develops and maintains professional and courteous relationships with all customers.  Regularly collaborates, consults, and serves as a resource to hospital staff, management, physicians, patients, family members, and outside agencies regarding employee health issues.  Maintains a flexible schedule based on the needs of the department.  Frequent standing, walking, and heavy lifting required.  Occasional exposure to environmental hazards to include blood and body fluids and communicable diseases.  Travel may be required between **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. sites and other locations.  Must provide own transportation.

 

Communicates with hospital staff regarding patient safety/risk-related issues.  Potential exposure to infectious disease. Some travel may be required, this presents minimal risk for accidental injury. Periods of standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.  Must be flexible in work schedule.  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to relate to the age of populations served.  Patients cared for include neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.  Supports the Culture of Excellence and strives to grow in the understanding of quality improvement as it relates to risks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: License to practice nursing in the state of Virginia. Prefer Bachelor's Degree in related field

EXPERIENCE: 5 years experience in patient care or patient safety and risk management is required. Experience reviewing charts and medical records. Ability to critically analyze the care given to patients during record review and communicate opportunities for improvement.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: License to practice nursing in the state of Virginia.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to meet physical requirements of job. Good interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and decision making skills. Must provide own transportation for travel between facilities.

OUR VALUES
Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 
REQUISITION NUMBER: 83933 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time 
LOCATION: CFMH - Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital 
SHIFT: Day 
SHIFT DETAILS: Monday - Friday; Prim. 8am-4:30pm; Occ. early start times
RECRUITER: DANA E JOHNSON 
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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. MAKE YOUR TOMORROW WITH US.

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