Patient Safety Coordinator - Lehigh Valley Hospital : Job Details

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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SummaryAssists the Patient Safety Officer in operational responsibilities including analyzing event data, computer entry, and report generation. Ensures patient safety issues, analysis, and control strategies are utilized in the implementation of these daily activities.Job Duties

• Reviews medical records.
• Reviews all safety reports including analysis and evaluation of significant events.
• Monitors events for compilation into the database for trend analysis to pinpoint areas requiring patient safety intervention.
• Performs regulatory requirements retrieving reports, data, or events.
• Assists in meeting/contributing to regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes and evaluates the identification, assessment, and correction of safety issues through tracking/trending of safety reports.
• Ensures proper reporting to the Department Of Health for serious events, incidents, and infrastructures in accordance with Act 13.
• Completes manual submissions to PA-PSRS as per guidance from the Patient Safety Authority and Department of Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.