Patient Safety Champion

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Patient Safety Specialist to coordinate patient safety programs across the hospital and enterprise. You will identify methods to reduce medical errors, facilitate safety assessments, and educate physicians, nurses and staff on system-based causes of errors.

The role supports data collection, reporting and cost containment related to patient safety. You will collaborate with physicians, directors and clinical staff to implement safety improvements, promote

Qualifications

• Five years in a healthcare setting with two years in quality, risk or patient safety activities or clinical roles
• Leadership capabilities and strong communication skills
• Proficient in event analysis and high reliability methodologies
• Experience in healthcare education and training

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and root cause analyses of patient safety events
• Coordinate hospital data collection for patient safety metrics
• Support Joint Commission safety goals, policy compliance and training
• Educate and coach staff on safety processes and Breakthroughs in Patient Safety

Skills

Healthcare experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Event analysis

High reliability

Healthcare education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/pharmacy

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Patient Safety Specialist to coordinate patient safety programs across the hospital and enterprise. You will identify methods to reduce medical errors, facilitate safety assessments, and educate physicians, nurses and staff on system-based causes of errors.

The role supports data collection, reporting and cost containment related to patient safety. You will collaborate with physicians, directors and clinical staff to implement safety improvements, promote