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 operations, investigates, analyzes, and trends patient safety events and data, and helps ensure compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory obligations. These activities aim to enhance patient, visitor, and employee safety and protect the organization’s assets.

The position is with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas. The hospital 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.

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’ experience in Patient Safety, Quality, and/or Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Patient Safety and Risk Management program in support of Methodist Health System’s goal of becoming a High Reliability Organization.
• Support a facility’s Patient Safety and Risk Management program on a day-to-day basis.
• Investigate, analyze, and trend patient safety events and data.
• Support compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory obligations.
• Help enhance patient, visitor, and employee safety and protect organizational assets.

What This Job Offers

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