PATIENT SAFETY SPECIALIST RN LEAD

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Patient Safety Specialist, Lead assists leadership in developing the patient safety strategy and implementing the patient safety program at Sparrow Health System. The role collaborates across the system on process improvements to reduce errors and other factors contributing to unintended adverse patient outcomes. The specialist uses cause-solving skills to identify system risks and weaknesses, works with teams to create harm-prevention action plans, develops and delivers education on system-based causes of medical error, and advises leaders and staff on national best practices for reliability and patient safety. The position monitors and responds to patient safety and quality outcomes, supports the development and implementation of the cause-solving program, and tracks program metrics. It also contributes to continuous improvement in the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, equity, and timeliness of health care services. The role leads root cause analyses, coordinates action plans and monitors results, supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, assesses patient safety culture, and participates in patient safety committees.

Requirements

Current State of Michigan RN license.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience related to patient safety.
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
Ability to drive organizational change and motivate and develop people to achieve results.
Strong communication, influence, coaching, mentoring, and motivational skills.
Ability to draw insights from objective data to identify process and organizational culture issues needing improvement.
Skill facilitating multidisciplinary meetings involving physicians, clinicians, leaders, and frontline team members.
Ability to implement multiple simultaneous projects and balance and prioritize tasks and projects.
Innovation and creative problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation standards and survey processes.
Analytics skills and ability to drive results through data.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of clinical process improvement experience in a healthcare setting.
Master's degree in nursing or a related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to patient safety and quality outcomes.
Work with the Director of Patient Safety to develop and implement the cause-solving program, provide education on cause-solving principles, and monitor program metrics.
Contribute to organizational efforts to continuously improve the safety, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, equity, and timeliness of health care services.
Assist with implementing reliable systems that support evidence-based care and improve clinical outcomes and patient safety.
Lead root cause analyses, establish project timelines and priorities, coordinate action plans, and monitor results in alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards for patient safety.
Assess the organization's patient safety culture and assist with developing and implementing strategies to improve it.
Lead and participate in patient safety-related committees.
Collaborate on process improvements to reduce errors and prevent unintended adverse patient outcomes.
Develop and provide education on system-based causes of medical error and advise leadership and staff on national patient safety and reliability best practices.