Patient Safety & Risk Management Lead

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Patient Safety Officer to coordinate and support patient safety and risk management across the system. You will manage PSES activities and PSWP, and work with clinical leaders to reduce undesirable events and trends in patient care and facility management.

Collaborating with leaders, physicians, staff, and BH Legal, you will participate in proactive risk assessments and recommend preventative or remedial solutions to enhance safety and minimize harm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or clinically related Healthcare Field.
• Minimum of 5 years job-related experience.
• CPHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct clinical support for patient safety and risk management.
• Manage Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) and Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP).
• Support Department strategies and operations with leadership and clinical providers.
• Lead proactive risk assessments based on literature.
• Collaborate with Directors, BH Legal, and other stakeholders to implement safety solutions.

Skills

5 years experience

Clinical risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or clinically related Healthcare Field

CPHRM certification preferred

Job description

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Patient Safety Officer to coordinate and support patient safety and risk management across the system. You will manage PSES activities and PSWP, and work with clinical leaders to reduce undesirable events and trends in patient care and facility management.

Collaborating with leaders, physicians, staff, and BH Legal, you will participate in proactive risk assessments and recommend preventative or remedial solutions to enhance safety and minimize harm