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Patient Safety Specialist - Quality & Safety - 40 hours
Winchester, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Winchester Hospital Category: Patient Safety Job ID: JR62595 Date posted: 10/21/2024Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has a new opportunity on our Quality & Safety Team. Be part of the mission to deliver exceptional personalized care within our Magnet-designated, Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital. As the Patient Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by taking the lead on the hospital’s patient safety program, investigating issues and leading or participating in patient safety related performance improvement initiatives. This professional clinical position will have an impact on patient safety and the culture of safety demonstrated by our staff. It is the goal of this position to address issues so to prevent future occurrences and to ensure Winchester as a safe place for our patients to receive care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Required:
Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or other health care related field. Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire Preferred: BSN upon hire
Experience
Required:
At least five (5) years RN experience in a clinical setting
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Working knowledge of CMS Quality Core Measures programs
Preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance improvement, including team facilitation.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other project management principles
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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