Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System is seeking a Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management to enhance patient safety and manage risk services. This leadership role involves strategic oversight, coordination of risk management activities, and staff education to improve healthcare safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nursing or healthcare management and extensive experience in risk management.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in health care risk management with leadership role.
• Bachelor's in Nursing or similar; Master's in Health care is required.
• CPHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient safety initiatives and risk management services.
• Develop educational plans for staff on safety and risk.
• Coordinate activities of risk management specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Patient Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare

Master's Degree in Healthcare

Job description

Job Description - Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management (250305)

Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management - ( 250305 )

The Director of Patient Safety& Risk Management is responsible for the strategic implementation of patient safety and risk management services for the Temple University Health System. This includes the proactive identification and oversight of initiatives to improve the overall safety of patient care and the healthcare environment. The Director develops and implements education plans for staff and physicians on patient safety and risk management. The Director coordinates the activities and education of the risk management specialists including the RCA process, corrective action plans, and audits for serious safety events at TUHS.

Education
Bachelors Degree : Nursing or Healthcare related field (Required)
Masters Degree : Health care related field of study (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
5 Years experience in health care risk management with experience in a leadership role (Required)

License/Certifications
CPHRM - Cert Prof Healthcare Risk Mgmt (Preferred)
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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

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