Safety Specialist jobs in Tacoma, WA

Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Perinatal Safety Specialist RN
  • VMFH Division Support Services
  • FEDERAL WAY, WA PART_TIME
  • Overview

    In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.


    Responsibilities

    The Perinatal Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, promotion, support and oversight of perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs across the designated facilities. This specialized nursing role combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient safety to provide high-quality care and support to pregnant women and their families, adhering to departmental, institutional, regional and Federal clinical and ethical standards. The perinatal safety nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, contributing to a culture of safety within the healthcare facility.
    The primary responsibility of the perinatal patient safety nurse is to promote safe care for mothers and babies by keeping patient safety as a focus of all unit operations and clinical practices.


    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
    ● Ensures all care providers in assigned facilities adhere to national clinical standards and principles and practice of safety.


    ● Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics:
    ○ Keeps staff up to date on Perinatal Safety Initiatives, including education, training, implementation, policies.
    ○ Keeps abreast of changing national standards of clinical practice and the CommonSpirit Health Perinatal Safety Initiatives.
    ○ Disseminates pertinent safety and specialty related information.
    ○ Participates in patient safety or administrative rounding.
    ○ Presents patient and staff safety concerns to appropriate clinical forums
    ○ Participates in and contributes to departmental performance review activities by identifying issues and assisting with gathering and evaluating data, including corporate data entry.
    ○ Assists and supports the healthcare team when an adverse event or untoward outcome occurs.
    ○ Develops and supports the implementation of education/action plans to address events that are reported in the event reporting system.


    ● Implements and supports patient safety and quality of care initiatives:
    ○ Collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership to deliver survey results to participants. Works with

    clinical and administrative leadership to address themes and issues identified by the survey ○ Promotes, assists and supports competency based education. Performs periodic follow-up to confirm that clinicians have completed their education
    ○ Implements and supports Perinatal Safety initiatives as identified by Clinical Leadership ● Monitors clinical outcomes
    ○ Abstracts, records, analyses and reports Perinatal Safety data per CommonSpirit Health guidelines ○ Assesses the documentation of charts reviewed and provides feedback to clinicians.
    ○ Encourages staff to identify and report adverse events and near-misses
    ○ Performs collaborative reviews of adverse occurrences and near-misses. Incorporates findings into educational efforts.
    ○ Participates in Event Investigation Analysis (EIA)
    ○ Coordinates and evaluates briefing, debriefing and analysis of selected charts with healthcare team members.
    ○ Contributes to Fetal Monitor (EFM) strip reviews and provide staff with feedback on findings ● Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and education:
    ○ Provides regular patient safety educational programs for staff.
    ○ Facilitates clinical drills for high-risk situations; tracks and reports attendance
    ○ Promotes the adoption of briefing and debriefing skills across disciplines
    ○ Fosters and promotes participation by all clinicians in educational programs and clinical drills. ○ Facilitates and supports teamwork-training programs for all department members.
    ○ Attends and actively contributes to Perinatal Safety network workgroups, conference calls, regional meetings and annual summit
    ○ Partners with hospital informatics department to ensure the EHR aligns with current perinatal safety initiatives
    ○ Partners with the IT department to ensure smooth integrations.
    ○ Ensures data/information is current with regulatory agency standards as well as best practice standards for service areas.


    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required.
    • Master’s degree or higher preferred.
    • A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services.
    • A minimum of 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants
      Perinatal Safety.
    • Experience with quality improvement/process improvement.
      techniques, project/program management experience, required.

     

    Required Licensure and Certifications:

    • Current RN License in applicable State
    • Certification in one of the following: C-ONQS. CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, RN-BC
      MCN, RN-BC-PERI, RNC [OB, GYN, NEONATAL], RNC-LRN, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, RNC-OB, C-EFM
    • BLS
    • NRP within 90 days
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Perinatal Safety Specialist RN
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • FEDERAL WAY, WA OTHER
  • Overview In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to buil...
  • 11 Days Ago

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EFW - Specialist, Safety
  • Estes Forwarding Worldwide
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around th...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Training & Safety Specialist
  • Yusen Logistics
  • Sumner, WA OTHER
  • Overview Salary $65,000 per year Eligible Bonus Program Provide training to new and current employees and temporary associates in receiving, storing, recycling, shipping, and transporting of warehouse...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mine Safety and Health Inspector
  • US Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Duties This is a career ladder progression position; the duties described below are at the GS-11 level. If selected at a grade below GS-11, the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity, wherei...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Assembly Technician
  • Apollo Retail Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA PART_TIME
  • Can’t stand being stuck behind a desk? Like working solo? Good with your hands? We have the perfect job for you as a Service Technician! Go store to store and work independently to keep the furniture ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Safety & Environmental Specialist III
  • Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Renton, WA
  • We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Environment, Health and Safety Specia...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Platform Security Associate Manager / Manager
  • Accenture
  • Seattle, WA
  • + We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. Help...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Perinatal Safety Specialist RN
  • Common Spirit
  • Federal Way, WA
  • Overview In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Vi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Perinatal Safety Specialist RN
  • Common Spirit
  • Seattle, WA
  • Overview In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Vi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety & Environmental Specialist III
  • Sekisui Chemical Ltd.
  • Renton, WA
  • We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Environment, Health and Safety Specia...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Manager - Seattle-area Pest Control Technician
  • Sprague Pest Solutions Inc.
  • Seattle, WA
  • Route Manager - Seattle-area Pest Control Technician Seattle Branch Job Type Full-time Description **If you also enjoy m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Based Safety Specialist - Seattle
  • Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Work at Evergreen Treatment Services and make a difference in our community! ETS has been...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Safety Specialist
  • Steritech
  • Seattle, WA
  • Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! W...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
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