Patient Safety Officer

Baptist Healthcare System • Jeffersontown, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Safety Officer to join our team in Louisville, KY! Coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk management program. Manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP). Also provides support to the Patient Safety-Risk Management Department overall strategies and operations. Works with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improve processes and reduce frequency and severity of undesirable events or trends in patient care or facility management. The Patient Safety Officer participates in pro-active risk assessments based on relevant literature. Works with the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management to provide oversight; recommends preventative and/or remedial solutions that will improve safety, reduce hazards, prevent loss, transfer risks, and minimize the chance of harm to patients, visitors, staff, and the organization. Works closely with the leaders, physicians, employees, other key operational stakeholders and BH Legal Department and Counsel. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Nursing or clinically related Healthcare Field.
• 5 years job-related experience.
• Travel required.

Nice To Haves

• CPHRM (Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk management program.
• Manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP).
• Provides support to the Patient Safety-Risk Management Department overall strategies and operations.
• Works with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improve processes and reduce frequency and severity of undesirable events or trends in patient care or facility management.
• Participates in pro-active risk assessments based on relevant literature.
• Works with the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management to provide oversight
• Recommends preventative and/or remedial solutions that will improve safety, reduce hazards, prevent loss, transfer risks, and minimize the chance of harm to patients, visitors, staff, and the organization.
• Works closely with the leaders, physicians, employees, other key operational stakeholders and BH Legal Department and Counsel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees