Patient Safety Officer

BHS • Louisville, KY

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Safety Officer to join our team in Louisville, KY! This role coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk management program. The Patient Safety Officer manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP). This position also provides support to the Patient Safety-Risk Management Department's overall strategies and operations. The officer will work with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improve processes and reduce the 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. They work with the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management to provide oversight and recommend 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. This role works closely with leaders, physicians, employees, other key operational stakeholders, and the BH Legal Department and Counsel.

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