Patient Safety Analyst; 0.8FTE; All Shifts

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental, health and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Patient Safety Analyst to collaborate with market and system leaders to improve patient safety, analyze event data, and support safety initiatives. You will facilitate cross-functional teams, apply quality improvement methodologies, and contribute to the organization’s Patient Safety Plan.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, leadership by influence, and delivering outcomes that reduce harm while aligning with the system’s safety program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other clinical or healthcare-related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in patient safety, quality, risk management or related role.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience (formal or informal).
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders in patient safety, quality, or related initiatives.
• CPPS Certification (Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety).

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient safety event data.
• Perform Safety Event Reviews and RCAs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through process improvement using evidence-based tools.
• Support UnityPoint Health's Patient Safety Plan and initiatives.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Leadership by influence

Collaboration with senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

CPPS Certification

Job description

16971BR FTE: 0.8 Shift: All Shifts Compensation: Starting at $35.18+ commensurate with experience Hours Per Week: 32 Weekends: No

Benefit Eligible This position is responsible for working collaboratively with key leaders across the Market and System for the purpose of improving patient safety and reducing patient harm and errors. This includes responsibility for analyzing patient safety event data; performing Safety Event Reviews and Analysis (RCAs); and supporting activities which are part of UnityPoint Health’s (UPH) Patient Safety Plan and initiatives. This position facilitates cross-functional teams, leading them through process improvement activities utilizing evidence-based quality improvement tools and methodologies.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other clinical or healthcare-related field
• 1 year minimum of one year in pt safety, quality, risk management or related roles.
• 1 year prior leadership experience either formally or informally via leading by influence.
• 1 year prior experience collaborating with senior leaders in pt safety, quality, or related initiatives.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety with two years.

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