Patient Safety Program Manager

Legacy Health; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Patient Safety Program Manager to oversee safety and risk management at our hospital site in Oregon. You will coordinate root cause analyses, monitor events, and partner with clinical staff to investigate incidents and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Patient Safety, you will foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide education and consultation on patient safety practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (required).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety or a related field (required).
• Experience in clinical healthcare role or nursing (preferred).
• Experience in program management within a healthcare setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and implementing patient safety and risk management initiatives at the site level.
• Facilitating root cause analyses and incident reporting.
• Partnering with clinical personnel to manage adverse outcomes and investigate incidents.
• Provide education, support and consultation on patient safety issues and practices.
• Fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement at the site level.

Skills

Patient safety

Root cause analysis

Facilitation

Team management

Communication

Program coordination

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related (required)

Job description

Overview

Can we count on you to ensure the safety of our patients? With your expert knowledge of patient safety and risk management, and ability to communicate effectively, you will help us to create the safest and most welcoming environment for those we treat. Together, we will follow the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Program Manager plays a crucial role within our healthcare organization and is responsible for overseeing and implementing patient safety and risk management initiatives at the site level. Reporting directly to the Director of Patient Safety, this position focuses on coordinating and leading patient safety efforts within a specific hospital site, ensuring compliance with system-wide patient safety and risk management standards.

Activities include facilitating root cause analyses, surveillance for and reporting events in compliance with LH policy and regulatory agency requirements. Related activities include partnering with clinical personnel in managing adverse outcomes, investigating incidents, recognizing, investigating and reporting to regulatory bodies as needed, and providing education, support and consultation to clinical personnel regarding patient safety issues and practices.

The Patient Safety Program Manager is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety, mitigating risks, and promoting continuous improvement in patient safety practices at the site level.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).


• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (required).

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety or a related field (required).


• Experience in clinical healthcare role or nursing (preferred).


• Experience in program management within a healthcare setting (preferred).

Skills:

• Advanced expertise in patient safety principles and best practices, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.


• Demonstrated facilitation skills, fostering productive discussions and problem-solving within teams and committees.


• Effective team management abilities, providing direction, support, and motivation to achieve patient safety goals.


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, facilitating effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.


• Proficient in program coordination, leading patient safety initiatives at the site level and promoting a culture of safety.


• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in patient safety practices.


• Strong understanding of risk management principles and strategies, mitigating potential risks to enhance patient safety.

Licensure

Licensure/Certification:

• Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent within 12 months of hire.

Pay Range

USD $49.89 - USD $74.34 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you