Transfusion Safety Officer -(RN Strongly preferred)

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Organization:

Quality, Safety & Risk Prevent

Job Summary:

The Transfusion Safety Officer works with multidisciplinary groups within the institution to ensure best practices for transfusion safety, including the development or recommendation of appropriate policies and procedures. The Transfusion Safety Officer provides analysis of current practices contributing to transfusion errors and development of proactive steps to prevent errors, facilitation of process and system changes, and staff education that reduce the likelihood of occurrence and recurrence of error. The Transfusion Safety Officer also coordinates event analysis as appropriate with the support of other Quality and Safety staff and data analysis/trend identification that indicates opportunities for process improvement. Two professional backgrounds will be successful in this role - Nursing or Medical Lab Science.

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Shift: First Shift (Days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the VUMC Patient Blood Management Program including supporting the development of annual goals for the program to align with the VUMC's overall quality and safety plan.

• Collaborates with Blood Bank Medical Director, Blood Bank Operations Leaders, Transfusion Committee, Physician and Nursing Leaders, and Quality and Safety partners to establish, monitor, and maintain safety protocols and procedures to promote safe patient care and in compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements.

• Participates and facilitates (as applicable) in key committees to support Transfusion Safety including but not limited to the VUMC Transfusion Committee, Quality and Safety committees, and others.

• Maintains effective communication and coordination with all disciplines across the continuum of care that interface with blood products, management, and transfusion safety.

• Is knowledgeable about and aids organization with compliance with external regulations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The Joint Commission (TJC), AABB, College of American Pathologists (CAP), and other key organizations/ regulators.

• Identifies and manages data resources to continually improve transfusion safety in all steps of the transfusion process as well as blood product waste.

• Reviews transfusion error events provided by the Risk Management occurrence reporting system

• Utilizes and maintains appropriate databases for analysis of the transfusion process and provides necessary data for organizational benchmarking to departmental and hospital leadership.

• Facilitates process and system improvements to reduce the likelihood of occurrence and recurrence of error.

• Assists with identification of budgetary issues relating to transfusion safety and ensures appropriate resources are allocated to achieve goals.

• Maintains expertise for literature and best practices in various practice areas in all aspects of transfusion safety.

• Promotes benchmarking and evidence-based practice in the transfusion of appropriate blood components and their alternatives; comparative financial aspects of alternatives with blood component therapy.

• Consistently promotes teamwork and utilizes effective data analysis and communication skills in achieving goals and responsibilities

• Attend and represent the organization at relevant external meetings and conferences.

• Represent the organization on relevant external committees, task forces, and organizations.

• Identify opportunities to highlight the organization's success stories relating to transfusion safety for relevant external audiences.

• Demonstrates leadership and facilitative skills along with public speaking competencies.

• Participate in the development and delivery of educational programs for clinical team members.

Qualifications - External:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree is strongly preferred

• A Nursing degree is preferred with experience in critical care or ER or a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Professional ( Licensed Tennessee Medical Lab Act (required) - Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist (required) - Successful completion of CAHEA or NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program or BS from accredited institution).

• Must possess the ability to be self-directed with the ability to identify and resolve problems and move processes forward.

• Academic Medical Center experience preferred.

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At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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