Patient Safety Specialist - USFTGP UMSA Quality and Safety

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Specialist, under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer at University South Florida Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP), acts as an organizational resource to assist in the support of patient safety programs within Infection Control, Risk Management and Medication Safety. Works directly with USFTGP’s Quality Department to assist in the optimization of infection prevention practices, medication safety and staff adherence for compliance with established USFTGP policies and procedures and investigates safety reports. Gathers data detailing patient related errors and conducts analyses for management and detailing the cause of error. Is qualified to facilitate process improvement when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 3 years of experience in an ambulatory or community setting
• Florida Department of Health Nursing License

Nice To Haves

• CPPS, CPHQ or Ambulatory Care Nursing
• Formal training in Patient Safety, LEAN, Six Sigma Green Belt, or APIC/CDC training
• Risk Management Certification/or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience
• Understanding of various legal aspects related to risk, compliance, and healthcare regulations

Responsibilities

• Assist in the support of patient safety programs within Infection Control, Risk Management and Medication Safety.
• Assist in the optimization of infection prevention practices, medication safety and staff adherence for compliance with established USFTGP policies and procedures.
• Investigate safety reports.
• Gather data detailing patient related errors and conduct analyses for management detailing the cause of error.
• Facilitate process improvement when needed.

What This Job Offers

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