Patient Safety Specialist

Mercy•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Patient Safety Lead will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program. The lead will support Patient Safety Specialists in their work with patient care teams to achieve high quality and the best possible outcomes. The Lead will serve as a subject matter expert in patient safety. In collaboration with hospital and ministry leadership, the patient safety lead will develop, implement, monitor, and champion processes related to key patient safety issues. The Patient Safety Lead will model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility, and learning across the organization. In addition, the lead will work directly with organizational leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to identify resources needed to support patient safety improvement projects. The Patient Safety Lead will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

Education in clinical or other healthcare related field required (e.g., nursing, respiratory therapy, physical/occupational therapy, health administration, public health)
3 years clinical healthcare related experience required
Certification in patient safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) required within 3 years.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven leadership ability
Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff
Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight
Ability to travel throughout the hospital
7 years clinical healthcare required with at least 2 years in patient safety or quality role; management experience in a healthcare organization.
Certification in Patient Safety (e.g. Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
5 years clinical healthcare related experience preferred.
3+ years in patient safety, clinical quality improvement, or risk management experience preferred.
Certification in patient safety (e.g. CPPS- Certified Professional in Patient Safety) or quality (e.g. CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred.
Previous patient safety, performance improvement, or risk management experience preferred.
RN preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility patient safety program.
Support Patient Safety Specialists in their work with patient care teams to achieve high quality and the best possible outcomes.
Serve as a subject matter expert in patient safety.
Develop, implement, monitor, and champion processes related to key patient safety issues in collaboration with hospital and ministry leadership.
Model behaviors that embrace just culture, reporting, flexibility, and learning across the organization.
Work directly with organizational leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to identify resources needed to support patient safety improvement projects.
Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.