Patient Safety Specialist

The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for the development and oversight of the organization's Patient Safety program and its associated initiatives. The professional in this job is responsible for conducting and coordinating multiple performance improvement functions that foster quality improvement, patient safety, early intervention for potential risk management concerns, and accreditation requirements for the St. Peter's Health system.

Requirements

• Conduct and coordinate multiple performance improvement functions
• Develop structures, processes and policies to assure organizational compliance with accreditation standards, federal and state laws and regulations, and internal requirements
• Manage and optimize safety event reporting system
• Utilize healthcare environment knowledge to engage provider and nurse collaboration in clinical and process improvement initiatives
• Develop effective methods for reporting of patient safety events and close calls
• Identify and develop responses to patient safety trends
• Assist departments in minimizing, avoiding, and mitigating preventable error
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and de-brief events
• Provide consultation and training on patient safety concepts
• Lead groups and facilitate meetings

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance