Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in the United States seeks a Patient Safety Specialist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient safety practices. You will collaborate with frontline teams, facilitate training, analyze safety data, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe patient care.

You will work with clinical teams to promote a culture of safety, identify risks, monitor interventions, and prepare detailed reports on performance and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, a clinical discipline, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in patient safety and quality improvement.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing patient safety initiatives and protocols to minimize risks and enhance care quality.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to identify safety hazards and develop corrective actions.
• Analyzes patient safety data to identify trends and root causes.
• Facilitates training of clinical staff on patient safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts safety audits and assessments to ensure safety outcomes.
• Prepares detailed reports on patient safety performance and improvement plans.
• Engages with patients and families to address safety concerns and gather feedback.
• Monitors implementation and effectiveness of patient safety interventions.
• Supports development and execution of patient safety training programs.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration / public health / clinical discipline

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine in the United States seeks a Patient Safety Specialist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient safety practices. You will collaborate with frontline teams, facilitate training, analyze safety data, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe patient care.

You will work with clinical teams to promote a culture of safety, identify risks, monitor interventions, and prepare detailed reports on performance and improvement initiatives.