Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Lead

Memorial Health System; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance patient safety and quality initiatives. This role involves monitoring safety events, ensuring compliance with health standards, and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related health care field along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing incidents, conducting training, and collaborating with various teams to improve patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare related experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with patient safety and quality improvement principles.
• Basic understanding of healthcare accreditation and regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and analyze patient safety events and incident reports.
• Ensure adherence to standards set by regulatory bodies.
• Promote a culture of safety and serve as a resource in just culture principles.

Skills

Patient safety analysis

Quality improvement principles

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health care

Associate’s degree in nursing or health care with 10 years experience

Job description

Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance patient safety and quality initiatives. This role involves monitoring safety events, ensuring compliance with health standards, and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related health care field along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing incidents, conducting training, and collaborating with various teams to improve patient safety.