Patient Safety Specialist

Methodist Health System • Mansfield, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Safety Specialist assists the Manager of Patient Safety and Risk Management in coordinating the Patient Safety and Risk Management program in support of Methodist Health System’s strategic goal of becoming a High Reliability Organization. The role supports a facility’s day-to-day program coordination, investigates and analyzes patient safety events, and trends patient safety data. It also supports compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory obligations, with the objectives of enhancing patient, visitor, and employee safety and protecting organizational assets.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas. It is certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission and provides services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care. The organization describes an inclusive workplace and a culture of excellence, supported by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field.
• If licensed, must be able to practice in the state of Texas.
• Certified in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent, or obtain certification within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality, and/or Risk Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Patient Safety and Risk Management program in support of the organization’s goal of becoming a High Reliability Organization.
• Support a facility’s Patient Safety and Risk Management program on a day-to-day basis through program coordination.
• Investigate and analyze patient safety events.
• Trend patient safety events and data.
• Comply with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory obligations.
• Support efforts to enhance patient, visitor, and employee safety and protect organizational assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time