Senior Safety and Risk Specialist

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Newton, MA

65d • $78,000 - $113,454 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
• Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required
• In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
• Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
• Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees