Patient Safety Nurse - White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY 10601
About the Job
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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: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.
Core Competencies
Team work
Effective communication skills Leadership/Mentoring Attention to Detail
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment- 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.
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Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below:
- Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
- Patients with exceptional communication needs
- Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
- Patients with developmental delays
- Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
- Patients at end of life
- Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
- Patients under isolation precautions
- Adult (18 – 64 years)
- Patients with cultural needs
- Geriatric (> 65 years)
â˜'All populations
- Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
- Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range: $117,419-$154,233 (based on full time)
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