Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements to support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization.

• Investigates patient safety issues within the organization;
• Attends or leads Root Cause Analysis, Focused Reviews, and Intense Analysis;
• Ensures compliance with audits and monitoring as defined in action plans;
• Notifies Risk Management of potential risk issues;
• Revises and develops policies and procedures involving patient safety;
• Oversees the creation, review, and refinements of the scope of the Patient Safety Program on an annual basis.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree inpatient care related field with J.D, or Master’s in Nursing, Health Services, or Patient Safety preferred.
• Completion of patient safety curriculum either through ASHRM, NPSF, AHA, IHI, or another academic provider

Experience:

• Required: 5 years in direct patient care and 3years in Quality/Risk/Patient Safety

Certification:

• Required: CPHRM or CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within two years of employment
• BLS

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Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status