Patient Safety Analyst; 0.8FTE; All Shifts

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital•Madison, OH

11d

About The Position

This position works collaboratively with key leaders across the Market and System to improve patient safety and reduce patient harm and errors. Responsibilities include analyzing patient safety event data, performing Safety Event Reviews and Analysis (RCAs), and supporting activities that are part of UnityPoint Health’s Patient Safety Plan and initiatives. The position facilitates cross-functional teams and leads them through process improvement activities using evidence-based quality improvement tools and methodologies. UnityPoint Health describes its Total Rewards program as offering benefits options tailored to team members’ needs and priorities. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver healthcare services to the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or another clinical or healthcare-related field.
At least one year of experience in patient safety, quality, risk management, or a related role.
At least one year of prior leadership experience, either formally or through leading by influence.
At least one year of prior experience collaborating with senior leaders on patient safety, quality, or related initiatives.
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification through the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety, with two years.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Market and System leaders to improve patient safety and reduce patient harm and errors.
Analyze patient safety event data.
Perform Safety Event Reviews and Analysis (RCAs).
Support activities that are part of UnityPoint Health’s Patient Safety Plan and initiatives.
Facilitate cross-functional teams and lead process improvement activities using evidence-based quality improvement tools and methodologies.