Patient Safety Manager jobs in El Paso, TX

Patient Safety Manager manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Being a Patient Safety Manager maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Additionally, Patient Safety Manager recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Patient Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Safety Risk Manager
  • International SOS
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job description

    Contracted medical staff will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. These secured federal facilities are staffed and monitored by CBP personnel and/or contracted security staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure a safe working environment to include the co-located medical unit. Contracted medical staff work together with CBP personnel to provide health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females.


    Mission

    CBPs Office of the Chief Medical Office (OCMO) employs a family medicine model to provide frontline medical care for persons in CBP custody. This model provides a team of medical professionals comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers (e.g., physicians assistants, nurse practitioners), clinical support staff (e.g., Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Paramedics, EMTs, Certified Medical/Nursing Assistants), and other support staff (Patient Safety Risk Managers and Electronic Health Records Specialists). These contracted medical teams provide basic assessment and medical treatment for persons in CBP custody to include emergency care as needed. OCMO is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through surveillance and monitoring activities that are in place. DHS/CBP Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer, as applicable

    BASIC REQUIREMENTS

    Licensure/Certification:
    1. Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Licensure must be maintained current, and any required education, trainings, continued learning to maintain licensure must be completed within the required timeline for completion by the licensing authority. A temporary license will not be accepted.
    2. Candidate must not have had any professional licensure or certification withheld, suspended, revoked, or denied, and the candidate must not have surrendered or allowed a professional license or certification to have expired or lapsed because of an investigation or disciplinary action.
    3. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation before judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
    4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be from one of the following approved
    organizations:

    a. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers
    b. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), if applicable
    c. American Red Cross CPR/BLS for the professional rescuer
    d. American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders
    i. Course components must include Adult, Pediatric, and Infant CPR, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, and Automatic Defibrillator (AED) proficiency
    ii. Applicant/ Employee must be certified upon hire and may also be a
    certified instructor
    iii. BLS must be renewed prior to expiration date, and always kept in an active status
    5. Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged, but not required.


    Education/Experience:

    1. Graduate from an accredited baccalaureate Registered Nurse Program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    2. Must have a minimum of five years of clinical experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse and at least three years of experience in risk management, patient safety, and quality management.
    3. Experience in detention/correctional healthcare, ambulatory care, or a pediatric care setting encouraged, but not required.
    4. Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    1. Under the direction of the Patient Safety Quality Management Director (NPSQMD), designs and implements the overall risk management process for assigned medical units.
    2. Serves as the on-site risk management lead, performing duties at an assigned medical unit
    for an assigned region/sector/area.
    3. Performs annual risk assessments, analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks
    that affect the assigned medical units.
    4. Oversee and performs all risk reporting activities for assigned medical units, managing a local risk management database to track and monitor all occurrences, incidents, reports, and medical sentinel events. Creates a monthly risk report to submit to the NPSQMD in support of/as a part of the national medical quality management (MQM) program.
    5. Oversees the health and safety program for assigned medical units:
    a. Assures completion of required medical clearance for FIT testing
    b. Performs annual FIT testing of all employees at assigned units
    c. Educates assigned medical units and staff on hire and annually on all OSHA
    compliance topics, to include, but not limited to:

    i. Biohazardous waste and disposal
    ii. Blood borne pathogens
    iii. Respiratory protection and personal protective equipment
    iv. Hazardous communication
    v. Fire safety and evacuation plan
    6. Performs daily medical unit rounds during shift hours, documenting any safety or hazardous conditions and reporting as needed. Follows up on completion of any needed safety/hazardous condition corrections.
    7. Develops monthly education trainings specific to risk reduction in medical units and maintains documentation of staff completion of these trainings.
    8. Provides initial and annual education to all staff on policy, protocols, procedures, and standing orders. Maintains all the policy and procedures manuals, updating them monthly with any changes or revisions. Assures staff are fully versed in the latest policies and procedures.
    9. Provides ad hoc education and training to all staff as directed by the NPSQMD, and as needed based upon risk assessment and monitoring activities.
    10. Monitors support staff patient care documentation for accuracy and completion, performing 50 monthly support staff chart reviews for compliance with policy, procedure, and documentation compliance. Reports findings to NPSQMD through a quarterly summary report and plans for any needed education or training for support staff.

    Duties Cont

    11. Serves as key member of the local MQM team and committee, documents minutes for all
    MQM committee meetings with attendance, and sends quarterly summary to NPSQMD.
    12. Reports medical sentinel events, as needed. Manages the medical sentinel event review and root cause analyses at local level for assigned medical units under the guidance and direction of the NPSQMD and Physician Supervisor, Pediatric Advisor, and local physician, as applicable.
    13. Initiates monthly quality improvement/performance improvement initiatives, performing semi-annual process improvement/outcome improvement study through collaboration with the local MQM committee, and under the guidance of the NPSQMD. Repeats any study that do not meet set thresholds for compliance.
    14. Provides and monitors annual training for all medical unit assigned staff, to include CLIA training, completing Ishihara testing for staff if needed for CLIA compliance.
    15. Assures mandatory reporting is completed for any state or local reportable disease or illness, working closely with the health department as needed.
    16. Initiates and maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply
    17. Works within licensure/certification, Scope of Practice, or applicable Collaborative
    Agreement
    18. Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols
    19. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records
    20. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of
    records management

    21. Ability to use the electronic medical record, and must maintain an “active status” for use
    and complete all required trainings
    22. Utilizes the electronic medical records system for all documentation, to include, but not limited to all patient care, monitoring, medication administration/observation documentation, and input of any paper records as applicable
    23. Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody
    24. Oversees general staff meetings, recording minutes, taking attendance, and providing a quarterly summary to the NPSQMD.
    25. Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically
    hazardous waste on a regular basis.

    Duties Cont

    26. May provides direct patient care during times of surge or need.
    27. Serves as direct supervisor for the Electronic Health Records Specialist, providing administrative oversight, mid-term review, and annual performance evaluation, under the guidance and oversight of the NPSQMD.
    28. Monitors completion of orientation and training for all support staff, initially and annually.
    29. Assures all temperature logs, medication counts, emergency bag/supply checks are completed, and that supply stock levels are maintained. May delegate these duties and maintain oversight.
    30. Completes all annual training as directed or required.
    31. Travels to and provides on-site training and oversight monthly at each medical unit in assigned region/sector/area.
    32. May be required to travel outside of assigned area.
    33. May be required to serve at various medical units within sector/region.
    34. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
    Supervisory Controls:
    1. Works under the administrative direction of the Patient Safety Quality Management Director and in his/her absence the Deputy Program Director.
    2. Works under the clinical supervision and/or direction of the Patient Safety Quality Management Director and in his/her absence the Medical Director.
    3. In this position, the employee will serve as a contractor to the federal government and does not have any federal authority or rights.
    Physical Demands:
    1. Able to walk, stand, bend, or sit for extended periods.
    2. Able to reach to retrieve documents or supplies.
    3. Able to carry materials and/or file boxes up to 30 pounds on an infrequent basis or assist
    patients into/out of a wheelchair.
    4. Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.
    5. Must perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical
    limitation.
    6. Must be able to respond to a medical emergency and perform BLS/CPR, as needed.

  • 15 Days Ago

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Patient Safety Risk Manager 1
  • International SOS
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job description Contracted medical staff will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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ShoeMobile Manager
  • Work Wear Safety Shoes
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionWork Wear™ Safety Shoes is a one-stop supplier for safety footwear. We assist our customers with every aspect of a quality safety shoe program. We stock the largest selection of ste...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Patient Safety Attendant
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Interim Director of Patient Safety
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Interim Leader of Quality At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isn’t defined by the four walls in which it’s practiced. It’s defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities w...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Patient safety attendant
  • University Medical Center of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Functions as a key member of the nursing care team, participating in the implementation of select components of the patient’s plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN), Charge...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dietary Aide
  • Rio Vista Behavioral Health
  • El Paso, TX
  • Overview: PURPOSE STATEMENT: Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility. Respon...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Director of Surgical Services- Registered Nurse DIRECTOR Surgical- MUST HAVE MANAGER EXP- BSN REQ
  • I4 Search Group
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job DescriptionJob Description POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) SPECIALTY UNIT: Director of Surgical Services LOCATI...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager Registered Nurse PRN
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Admin House Supervisor PRN
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Las Palmas Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Advisor (El Paso)
  • Vighter
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Details Level Management Job Location El Paso, TX - El Paso, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level Doctorate (D...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Surgical Technician CST PRN
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Surgery Technician Cert PRN you want with you...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager Registered Nurse PRN
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Tech II Reg LP PRN
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • El Paso, TX
  • Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Radiology Tech II Reg LP PRN you want with yo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only major Texas city on Mountain Time. Ciudad Juarez used to be on Central Time, but both cities are now on Mountain Time. El Paso is closer to the capital cities of four other states - Phoenix, Arizona (345 miles away); Santa Fe, New Mexico, (273 miles away); Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, (218 miles away), and Hermosillo, Sonora (325 miles away) - than it is to the capital of its own state, Austin (528 miles away). It is closer to Los Angeles, California...
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Income Estimation for Patient Safety Manager jobs
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El Paso, Texas area prices
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