Patient Safety Officer

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Delray Medical Center, part of the Tenet Healthcare network, seeks a Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer to oversee patient safety and risk management across the facility.

You will lead safety initiatives, educate staff on system-based causes of errors, and collaborate with leadership to reduce preventable harm and drive performance improvement.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or higher in a patient care related field.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of combined experience in clinical practice and progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality, Risk Management, or healthcare operations.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program.
• Direct others toward process improvements to reduce medical errors and adverse outcomes.
• Educate staff on system-based causes of medical errors and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, medical staff, quality, risk management and operations to foster a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Patient safety

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a patient care related field

Job description

Overview

Delray Medical Center 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 Delray Medical Center, 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

Job Summary

Full Time, Days

The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management 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 serves as the facility Patient Safety Officer and Risk Manager and 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. This role collaborates with executive leadership, medical staff, quality leaders, risk management, and clinical operations to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce preventable harm, and drive continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or higher in a patient care related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of combined experience in clinical practice and progressive healthcare leadership experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality, Risk Management, or healthcare operations

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within one year of employment

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: NA

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: NA

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Organization Description

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery. Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

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