Patient Safety Specialist

Kootenai Health, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Talentify is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist to support daily operations of patient safety and clinical risk management, including incident reporting, classification, tracking trends, investigations, and action plan development. The role collaborates with leadership, conducts risk assessments, participates in Root Cause Analysis, coordinates recalls, and supports education programs.

A BSN and Idaho RN licensure (or multi-state compact) are required, with 3 years healthcare experience

Qualificações

• BSN required.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program.
• Idaho RN licensure or temporary licensure documented; multi-state compact with Idaho acceptable.
• 3 years healthcare experience required.
• Patient safety or risk management certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate incident report identification, classification, tracking trends, investigations and action plans for improvement.
• Assist with investigations and response to requests for interrogatories related to claims and litigation.
• Assist with employee and provider risk management education and orientation.
• Support development and maintenance of patient safety education programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist with corrective action plans related to patient safety concerns.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis processes and follow up on action plans.
• Coordinate product recall processes.
• Coordinate provider peer review.
• Maintain strong clinical skills and regular attendance.

Conhecimentos

Nursing

Healthcare experience

Patient safety

Risk management

Formação académica

BSN degree

Nursing program graduate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Patient Safety Specialist Job Code: 28292

Position Summary

Reporting to the Patient Safety Risk Manager, supports the daily operations of patient safety and clinical risk management including coordination of incident report event identification, classification, tracking trends, investigations, and development of action plans for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely screening and monitoring of all safety reported events, escalating concerns, trends, high harm, or serious near miss events to leadership in a timely manner
• Assists in response to requests for interrogatories related to claims and litigation
• Assists with employee and provider risk management education and orientation
• Supports development and maintenance of patient safety education programs
• Conducts risk assessments and assists with corrective action plans related to patient safety concerns
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis processes as assigned and follows up on action plans
• Coordinates product recall processes
• Coordinates provider peer review
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as well as strong clinical skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• BSN required
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• 3 years’ healthcare experience required
• Patient safety or risk management certification preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements