Clinical RN RCA Coordinator - Patient Safety

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUnder moderate supervision, conducts complex investigations of patient safety events across the Hospital Patient Safety team%27s purview. Collects and analyzes information from documentation and interviews to reconstructs timelines, and identifies causal relationships using cause mapping, High Reliability principles, patient safety principles, human factors, and systems-based thinking. Ensures accurate documentation and supports development and tracking of corrective actions.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Nursing%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E3 years healthcare experience%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EPrevious experience in event investigation or quality improvement%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(RN) REGISTERED NURSE%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E(CPPS) Cert Prof in Patient Safety%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E(CPHRM) CPHRM%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELead Comprehensive Patient Safety and Quality Investigations%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EIndependently conduct complex investigations of adverse events, serious safety events, near misses, and high-risk occurrences through detailed data collection, medical record review, staff interviews, and analysis of organizational processes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEvaluate clinical, operational, environmental, and human performance factors contributing to events and ensure investigations are completed within established regulatory and organizational timelines.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EDevelop Event Reconstructions and System-Based Timelines%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECreate detailed event chronologies that synthesize clinical documentation, witness accounts, workflow processes, and system influences to accurately reconstruct events.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentify gaps in processes, communication breakdowns, handoff failures, and latent organizational conditions that may have contributed to event occurrence.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EApply Advanced Root Cause and Human Factors Methodologies%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EUtilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Human Factors Engineering principles, Cause-and-Effect Mapping, Systems Analysis, and other evidence-based investigative methodologies to identify underlying contributors and systemic vulnerabilities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDifferentiate active failures from latent conditions and assess organizational risk factors influencing safety outcomes.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrepare Comprehensive Investigation Documentation and Reports%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop clear, objective, and defensible investigation reports that summarize findings, causal factors, risk assessments, and recommended corrective actions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain detailed investigative records, documentation standards, action-item tracking, and workload metrics to support regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and organizational reporting needs.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EFacilitate Leadership Review and Executive-Level Presentations%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPresent investigation findings, causal analyses, and corrective action recommendations to multidisciplinary RCA teams, operational leaders, physicians, and executive leadership.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEffectively communicate complex clinical and operational information to diverse audiences while facilitating consensus on corrective actions and risk-reduction strategies.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EMonitor Corrective Action Plans and Organizational Accountability%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborate with operational leaders to develop measurable corrective action plans designed to mitigate identified risks and improve system reliability.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitor implementation progress, validate effectiveness of interventions, escalate barriers or delays, and provide ongoing status reporting to leadership.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EAnalyze Safety Data and Identify Emerging Organizational Risks%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EEvaluate trends across safety events, sentinel events, near misses, patient complaints, and quality indicators to identify recurring patterns and enterprise-wide vulnerabilities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUtilize analytical tools and performance data to prioritize improvement opportunities and support proactive risk management initiatives.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ESupport Organizational Performance Improvement and High Reliability Initiatives%3C/strong%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EServe as a subject matter expert in patient safety, root cause analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and event investigation methodologies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPartner with clinical, operational, quality, and risk management leaders to advance a culture of safety, promote high reliability principles, and support strategic quality improvement 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obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E