*Clinical Risk Specialist*

Details: This position reports to the Corporate Risk Officer and assists the Corporate Risk Officer in developing and implementing programs designed to improve patient safety and reduce incidents involving patients and visitors, including presentations to hospital staff. Collects, analyzes and trends data on patient incidents utilizing the event reporting system. Monitors events reported in event reporting system and investigates adverse events as appropriate. Facilitates root cause analyses of adverse events, participates in development of action plans, and monitors implementation of action plans. Utilizes acquired knowledge from analyses, investigations and root cause analyses to recommend process improvements in patient safety and quality initiatives. Works collaboratively with Quality/Accreditation/Regulation to complete the required failure mode and effects analysis of a high-risk process and the redesign, testing, implementation, and evaluation of the redesigned process.

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Clinical Coordinator

Details: Category: Nursing Facility: Phoenix Baptist Hospital Department: Emergency Services-PBH Shift: Day Shift Hours:  Contact Information:    Overview: Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff. Special Skills: Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget. Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations. Minimum Requirements: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona. Requires at least two years of relevant clinical nursing experience. CPR required. ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire. PALS required or must obtain within six months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Prefer at least two years of acute care Emergency Department experience. Prefer management experience with at least two years as a supervisor. CEN for Emergency Department.

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Clinical Coordinator, Labor & Delivery (LDRP)

Details: Job: Nursing Mgmt & Admin North Florida Regional Medical Center is a special place. Expert providers work with state-of-the-art technology to deliver award-winning quality care to residents in 14 counties throughout North Central Florida. The Women's Center at North Florida Regional has been recognized nationally on multiple occasions over the past 20 years. We have already started a multi-million dollar expansion, that includes the addition of a 12-bed Level II NICU. We are a growing facility in a thriving community that provides outstanding women's services including 2,800 births during 2011.Position Summary:Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of his/her assigned patients. Additionally, in collaboration with the Director, is responsible for the quality of nursing care provided in his/her area consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of both the hospital and the nursing department. Guides the staff in the implementation of the nursing process. Participates in selecting, developing, disciplining, and evaluating staff.

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