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Job ID85792

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse Medication Safety Specialist serves as a technical resource on medication safety matters specific to ensuring medications are safely administered through technology implementation, health care provider education, data analysis and collaboration; provides program support, developing and implementing projects to meet specific medication safety goals; and facilitates interactions with other clinical areas to champion medication safety, incorporating best practices into clinical practice.

Additional Information

Department: Medication Safety (Pharmacy) Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Work hours may vary depending on the need of the department. *This is a hybrid role.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing EXPERIENCE - Three (3)years of clinical experience working as a nurse in a hospital setting. LICENSURE - Licensed Nurse in the state of Colorado

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No direct patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of the medication safety program in conjunction with Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physician Leadership. Contributes to annual goals for the program and identifies projects/initiatives that align with and support these goals. Chairs/co-chairs, facilitates, or participates on safe medication practices committees including, but not limited to infusion pump committee, medication safety committee, and additional hospital committees as requested. Completes the review, analysis and follow-up of medication administration related adverse events and near misses as reported into QSRS. Supports post event reviews, root cause analyses and failure modes and effects analysis consistent with the hospital's approach to these funct ons. Creates metric targets and measurements of success at the unit, program, and organization level specific to medication administration practices. Partners with the quality management specialists, pharmacy staff and other leaders on administration focused medication safety related improvement projects based on data and trends identified through QSRS and other sources of information. Partners with the accreditation readiness specialist on planning to meet regulatory requirements related to medication safety. Conducts general medication safety training and provides staff education specific to safe medication administration practices. Promotes and facilitates a just culture.