Sr Patient Risk & Safety Specialist

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY - EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!

Essential Functions:

-Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
-Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
-Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
-Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
-Conduct or oversee Root use Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
-Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
-Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
-Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Preferred: Master's Degree Related Field of Study

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Required: Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.