Patient Safety Program Leader

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking aPatient Safety Program Manager to oversee daily operations, promote a strong patient safety culture, and provide education across the organization to improve reliability. This role ensures compliance with AHCA, Leapfrog, and Joint Commission standards to uphold safety excellence.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or extensive experience in patient safety, risk management, or quality management, with relevant certifications to substitute education where

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; in lieu, 10 years' experience in patient safety, risk management or quality management may be considered
• CPPS, CPHRM or CPHQ certification may substitute for Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day operations of the Patient Safety Program.
• Promotes a strong patient safety culture.
• Provides education to improve patient safety culture and high reliability across the organization.
• Oversees compliance with AHCA, Leapfrog, and Joint Commission standards related to Patient Safety.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Manages the day to day operations of the Patient Safety Program. Promotes a strong patient safety culture. Provides education to improve patient safety culture and high reliability across the organization. Oversees the organizations compliance with AHCA , Leapfrog, and Joint Commission standards related to Patient Safety.
Qualifications

Required Education:Master's Degree.Specific course work: Ten (10) years of experience in patient safety, risk management or quality management may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree or five (5) years of experience in patient safety, risk management or quality management AND CPPS, CPHRM, or CPHQ certification in lieu of Master's DegreeNecessary Skills:1. Change management skills - ability to analyze the current state and develop a case for change; ability to communicate the case for change and the plan for change; ability to elicit support from key stakeholders and achieve objectives; ability to evaluate the plans effectiveness and develop alternative solutions; ability to apply concepts and principles of change management.2. Leadership skills - ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams; ability to structure, format, and lead small and large group working sessions to achieve objectives; ability to directly and indirectly mentor, coach, and train staff; ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance;3. Communication skills - excels in intercommunications and interactions; ensures that communication lines are kept open; effectivley communicates goals and interplay of ideas and concepts; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including conveying technical/clinical information to both technical/clinical and non-technical/non-clinical team members; ability to create reports and dashboards for leaders4. Interpersonal skills - establishes credibility; promotes participative approaches; establishes effective working relationships; ability to function effectively as part of a team.Preferred Licensure/Certifications:Lean Six Sigma CertificationProject Management (PMP) CertificationRequired Experience:3-5 years in a healthcare environmentRequired Licensure/Certifications:Valid Drivers license with clean record, or violations not exceeding maximum points as provided in hospital policyCertified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 2 years of hire or transferPreferred Experience:Risk management or patient safety experience in a hospital or healthcare system. Preferably in a large complex setting.