Patient Safety Coordinator

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Coordinator is responsible for the operational management of the Patient Safety and High Reliability Programs across HMH as determined by and consistent with the Department of Patient Safety and Quality Department (DPSQ) strategic plan. The position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of each individual program and the overarching mission and vision of the DPSQ. Under the direction of the Patient Safety and High Reliability Leadership (PSHR) the Coordinator will be responsible to execute a wide range of programmatic aspects including planning, managing local activities, harmonizing content, facilitating operational aspects of training, tracking progress, assisting in the measurement and data analysis of the assigned projects and supporting members of the PSHR team. Critical to the success of the programs is the coordinator's ability to communicate with and assist, guide and encourage local leaders and participants as they execute various programs and initiatives.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Acts as a liaison between DPSQ, PSHR and local contacts at each organization.
• Provides administrative support and meets regularly with the program and initiative teams concerning coordination of projects, as well as overseeing the status of their projects.
• Creates communications and follows up with participants on progress and deadlines.
• Creates and runs reports from ONElink and BI as necessary to monitor progress on event management and identify trends for action.
• Creates executive summary decks monthly regarding SSER and ONElink.
• Schedules and coordinate meetings to ensure continued forward progress.
• Provide administrative support to HMH PSHR team.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree and/or five years' administrative experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize information.
• Working knowledge of Google platforms, including Sheets and Slides.
• Ability to make decisions independently or to escalate issues as needed.
• Keep up to date with Covid and flu vaccination and boosters.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Starting at $30.45 Hourly