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The Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements to support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization.

Investigates patient safety issues within the organization; attends or leads Root Cause Analysis, Focused Reviews, and Intense Analysis

Ensures compliance with audits and monitoring as defined in action plans

Notifies Risk Management of potential risk issues; revises and develops policies and procedures involving patient safety

Oversees the creation, review, and refinements of the scope of the Patient Safety Program on an annual basis.

Performs related duties as required

Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree inpatient care related field with J.D

Experience: 5 years in direct patient care and 3years in Quality/Risk/Patient Safety

Licensure/Certification:

CPHRM or CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within two years of employment

Preferred:

Education:

Master’s in Nursing, Health Services, or Patient Safety preferred.

Completion of patient safety curriculum either through ASHRM, NPSF, AHA, IHI, or another academic provider

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status