Sr Patient Risk & Safety Specialist

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Qualifications

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

121 Broadway

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78,000.00 - $113,453.60/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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