About the position
The Manager of Patient Safety and Quality provides leadership in maintaining a culture of quality and safety throughout the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing Magnet initiatives, clinical education drivers, quality, patient safety, and acting as the accreditation liaison for 35+ hospital-based clinics. The position requires collaboration with other teams and individuals to coordinate and participate in safety and performance improvement activities. The manager will work with leadership and staff to regularly evaluate the culture of safety using valid and reliable tools, and will manage and guide data collection, analysis, and reporting of patient safety priorities while delivering relevant education within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Magnet initiatives and clinical education drivers.
- Lead and support the patient safety program in accordance with the organization's plan.
- Coordinate and participate in safety and performance improvement activities.
- Evaluate the culture of safety using valid and reliable tools.
- Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting of patient safety priorities.
- Deliver relevant education in the organization.
Requirements
- 3 years of healthcare experience.
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in quality, clinical education, accreditation, and leadership outside of nursing.
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
