Patient Safety Representative

Freeman Health System

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About The Position

The Patient Safety Specialist oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Patient Safety Program, ensuring alignment with organizational quality goals, regulatory requirements, and high‑reliability principles. The PSS is accountable for the protection, curation, and standardized reporting of patient safety data—particularly within the Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES)—and manages all associated submissions to the organization’s contracted Patient Safety Organization (PSO).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in risk management, patient safety, quality assurance, or a closely related healthcare field required.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience required (e.g., nursing, allied health, or other licensed clinical role).
• Current Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Care Practitioner, or Physical Therapy License.
• If RN/LPN and license is a compact status, it must be in the RN/LPN's state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Degree/licensure in a clinical field, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• National certification(s) such as: CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management), CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety), or CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality).

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level