Patient Safety Officer

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Patient Safety Officer to coordinate and support clinical patient safety initiatives and risk management across the organization.

The role involves managing PSES activities, PSWP, and collaborating with clinical leaders to reduce unsafe events and improve care processes. Travel is required, and a nursing or related healthcare background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or clinically related Healthcare Field.
• 5 years job-related experience.
• CPHRM (Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager) preferred.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk management program.
• Manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP).
• Supports Patient Safety-Risk Management Department strategies and operations; works with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improve processes and reduce undesirable events or trends.

Skills

5 years experience

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or clinically related Healthcare Field

CPHRM (Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Safety Officer to join our team in Louisville, KY!

Coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk managementprogram. Manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management ofPatient Safety Work Product (PSWP). Also provides support to the Patient Safety-Risk ManagementDepartment overall strategies and operations. Works with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improveprocesses and reduce frequency and severity of undesirable events or trends in patient care or facilitymanagement.

The Patient Safety Officer participates in pro-active risk assessments based on relevantliterature. Works with the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management to provide oversight;recommends preventative and/or remedial solutions that will improve safety, reduce hazards, prevent loss,transfer risks, and minimize the chance of harm to patients, visitors, staff, and the organization. Worksclosely with the leaders, physicians, employees, other key operational stakeholders and BH LegalDepartment and Counsel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required inNursing or clinically relatedHealthcare Field.
• 5 years job-related experience.
• CPHRM (Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager) preferred.
• Travel required.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.