This position is located in the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Division of Quality, Department of Healthcare Risk & Patient Safety in Phoenix, AZ. The main function of the Patient Safety Coordinator is to support the Patient Safety Program and coordinate efforts to assess the culture of safety at PIMC and to proactively mitigate risk of harm to patients in coordinated efforts throughout PIMC's clinical and non-clinical departments.

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for the development, administration, evaluation and documentation of all patient safety risk activities for the PIMC. In collaboration with the Patient Safety Program Manager, coordinates aspects of the organization-wide annual patient safety risk assessment based on culture of safety survey results, analysis of patient safety reports, targeted proactive risk assessments, and tracer activity findings. Traces clinical and non-clinical processes and systems throughout PIMC to identify potential risks to patient safety, areas of non-compliance to regulatory and accreditation standards, and opportunities to improve. Stays current on industry best practices to improve the patient safety program and promote a culture of safety. When sentinel events are identified, sends program recommendations up the chain of command to seek executive support to have a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) chartered. May be selected as a subject matter expert on conducting PRAs and RCAs, often serving on the PRA or RCA team supporting the team lead. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education:A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Knowledge of professional nursing principles and procedure and extended clinical experience and training to apply in patient safety practices, including the identification, reporting, investigation, and analysis of adverse events. Has familiarity with operational practices and risks within the different departments including the emergency department, inpatient services, primary care, behavioral health, specialty services, dental, oncology, pediatrics, women's health, etc. Has experience with root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of adverse events and sentinel events. Has experience with developing strategies to prevent future occurrences and promote a culture of safety throughout the hospital. OR PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Service Unit 1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US
• Name: Chelsea Banteah
• Email: [email protected]