Patient Safety Specialist

Methodist Health System • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Risk Investigator assists in the assessment, review, analysis, and support for the organization's risk management activities, which include coordinating activities of the program on a day-to-day basis, participating and conducting Root Cause Analysis, presenting risk management educational programs, and complying with the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP's), The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies risk management-related standards, with the objective of controlling and minimizing risk and loss to protect patients and the organization. As part of the risk management program assists and supports the system for tracking, categorizing, and responding to patient complaints as well as processing and follow up with the Occurrence Reporting Process.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Healthcare or related field required.
• Demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in hospital risk management may be considered with approval of the Director and Human Resources.
• 3-5 year's experience in Risk Management and/or Patient Safety desired

Responsibilities

• Coordinates review and refinement of the scope of the Patient Safety / Risk Management Program
• Manage and direct risk management / patient safety information into and out of the department in a confidential, timely and accurate manner to facilitate planning in processes and systems that reduce risk, harm and loss.
• Coordinates and/or assists with the implementation of programs to improve patient safety.
• Participates in program to track and respond to patient complaints.
• Serves as a resource with knowledge of state, federal and other regulatory or accreditation organizations regulations, guidelines and/or standards.
• Supports the organization and department through continuing education.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet hospital and department requirements for efficient and effective utilization of the department resources including staffing and material.

What This Job Offers

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