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)
An exciting opportunity is now available for a Nurse Director Patient Safety and Risk Management at a Northern California Medical Center
The Director Quality and Risk will report to the Chief Nursing Officer, and will oversee a team of a Risk Manager, data analysts and a Risk analysts. The Nurse Director Risk Management will develop metrics in quality and patient safety, ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance and acts as an expert resource for all hospital departments.
The Director Patient Safety and Risk Management will be responsible for organizational improvements and quality measures for the entire facility. The Director Risk Management will be responsible for oversight of the claim management, performance of risk assessments, and management of the patient safety committee.
The Director Quality and Patient Safety will be part of a large and stable healthcare organization, which is known throughout the region for providing the highest level of care with a commitment to quality and patient safety metrics.
The Director will provide education to medical staff, hospital staff and the governing body while also participating in the development, monitoring and reporting of performance improvement activities. While maintaining oversight for quality assurance efforts, the Director will act as a resource and mentor to the medical staff, department managers and administrative team.
The Nurse Director Quality Risk Management will use their clinical communication skills to provide education support to the Nursing Administration, Medical Staff, and the Governing Board. Additionally, expertise in developing and managing quality assurance efforts will be an important skill. These efforts may include clinical quality management programs, Nursing skills competencies, survey readiness audits and employee satisfaction initiatives.
The Director Risk and Patient Safety will be responsible for collaborating with the leadership team to implement risk reduction strategies. The Director Risk Management will collaborate with the Manager of Performance Improvement to review high severity Occurrence reports.
The Medical Center is part of a large and stable healthcare organization, and is prepared to offer a generous salary, comprehensive benefit package, relocation assistance, sign on bonus and a lucrative annual bonus package to the right candidate.
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