Patient Safety Specialist

Connecticut Children's • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting a culture of safety and reducing patient harm across the hospital by supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety initiatives. This role serves as a key resource for the identification, investigation, and analysis of safety events, working closely with clinical teams, risk management, and hospital leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Through data-driven analysis, staff education, and collaborative problem-solving, the PSQIS helps drive continuous improvement in the quality and safety of patient care.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Requirements

• Experience in patient safety initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in healthcare.
• Skills in data analysis, staff education, and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a culture of safety and reducing patient harm across the hospital by supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety initiatives.
• Serving as a key resource for the identification, investigation, and analysis of safety events.
• Working closely with clinical teams, risk management, and hospital leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Driving continuous improvement in the quality and safety of patient care through data-driven analysis, staff education, and collaborative problem-solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed