Patient Safety Specialist jobs in the United States

Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Clinical Risk Specialist - Patient Safety Advocacy Services - Full Time - Days
  • Patient Safety Advocacy Services - Full Time - Days - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers
  • Jackson, MI FULL_TIME
  • Under minimal direction, the Clinical Risk Specialist (CRS) supports the effective surveillance, analysis, and prevention of events which may injure patients, lead to malpractice claims, and cause loss to the health care system. The CRS collaborates with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote high reliability principles, reduce and prevent adverse medical outcomes, minimize the risk of injury to patients, staff and visitors, and control any associated liability. The CRS will be involved in sentinel event investigations, safety event investigation and trend analysis, risk management program development, educational in- services and process improvement projects.

    Minimum Education & Work Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field
    • Three (3) – (5) years of clinical experience 

    Required Licenses/Certifications

    • Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan.

    Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

    • Passion for patient safety
    • Demonstrates project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to lead / provoke the thinking of administrators and medical leaders by articulating opportunities and being a change agent for the organization.
    • Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, negotiation and customer service skills with an ability to deal with conflict and people who are upset by provide a calming influence in difficult situations.
    • Ability to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making using information technology; demonstrates analytical problem solving ability including the ability to perform statistical and trend analysis.
    • Ability to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making using information technology; demonstrates analytical problem solving ability including the ability to perform statistical and trend analysis.
    • Ability to be flexible and function effectively within a team-based environment.
    • Ability to analytically interpret policies, procedures, and regulations for application to system quality, risk, and safety issues.
    • Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, electronic mail and internet navigation software.
      Improvement methodology, concepts, education and implementation
    • Multidisciplinary process improvement experience as a team leader or project facilitator at business unit or System level, and experience designing and implementing process improvements at the business unit or System level to facilitate compliance with Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory bodies.
    • Good presentation skills including solid oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and departments, including members of the medical staff.
    • Meets or exceeds HFHS Team Member Standards of Excellence.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Related work experience with healthcare risk management with a focus on patient safety, risk management or quality improvement.
    • Experience and/or demonstrated understanding of root cause analysis and FMEA analysis.
    • Juris Doctorate (JD) with admittance to the Bar in the State of Michigan.
    • Master's Degree in healthcare related field.
    Additional Information
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Senior Director Risk Management, Patient Safety Centre of Excellence
  • 10001069 - Director Patient Safety Sci
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Introduction to role:Are you a seasoned professional in Risk Management with a broad knowledge in patient safety? Do you have the ability to provide leadership and strategic direction to the developme...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Program Data Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 2)
  • Oregon Patient Safety Commission
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • Initial Posting Date: 03/21/2024 Application Deadline: 04/15/2024 Agency: Oregon Patient Safety Commission Salary Range: $4,998 - $7,647 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Program Data Analyst (O...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Patient Satisfaction Specialist
  • Patient First Corporation
  • Allen, VA FULL_TIME
  • Sign-on Bonus! The responsibilities for this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Handling inbound and outbound call in a timely manner, while providing accurate information regarding p...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Training specialist
  • Patient First
  • Naples, FL FULL_TIME
  • The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following : Transcribing patient encounter dictation (verbatim and edited for new hires) and returning it to the Physician or Exten...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Safety Specialist
  • FDR Safety
  • De Forest, WI FULL_TIME
  • FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Specialist for a large utility contractor near Eau Claire, WI. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a generous base salary, a lucrative benefits pack...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Safety Specialist
  • HazTek Safety Management
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Description Job Description The Safety Specialist supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are imp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Specialist
  • HazTek Safety Management
  • Gainesville, VA
  • Job Description Job Description The Safety Specialist supports specific project needs by ensuring best practices are imp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Professional (College)
  • M.C. Dean, Inc.
  • Vienna, VA
  • Position Summary: The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Professional
  • J Nich Transporting & Logistics LLC
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Summary: Position dedicated to the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Specialist
  • International Gourmet Foods Inc
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • International Gourmet Foods, Inc. (IGF) services restaurants, gourmet markets, clubs, caterers, bakeries, country clubs,...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Specialist
  • Carlisle Construction Materials
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • The Regional Safety Specialist, East manages safety programs, compliance requirements based on OSHA and Carlisle safety ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Professional 2 - Washington D.C.
  • M.C. Dean, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • The Safety Professional is responsible for oversight of Construction Project Safety, Health (S&H), and Risk Management, ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Safety Specialist
  • Steritech
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 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

Income Estimation for Patient Safety Specialist jobs
$61,443 to $83,278