Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Patient Safety Leader to advance our safety program within the hospital's quality management framework. You will identify risks, guide interventions, and work with clinical and non-clinical teams to promote a culture of safety.

This role requires 3–5 years in patient safety or risk management, a bachelor's degree in a related field (master's preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid work arrangement in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required or Master's preferred.
• Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field in healthcare 3–5 years required.
• Strong preference for candidates with clinical experience or JD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the hospital's patient safety program.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify improvements in safety processes.
• Provide guidance to leaders and staff on safety initiatives.
• Oversee event reporting, capture of safety events, near misses, and outcomes.
• Conduct root cause analyses of patient safety events.
• Deliver educational programs to improve staff safety awareness.
• Collaborate with quality teams to boost safety metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Patient safety principles

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree in Related Field (preferred)

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading efforts to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks to patient safety, as well as promoting a culture of continuous improvement in patient care quality. This is a critical role in advancing patient safety initiatives within the hospital's quality management framework.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and oversee the hospital's patient safety program in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement in patient safety processes and develop evidence-based interventions to address identified risks.
• Provide guidance and support to departmental leaders and frontline staff in implementing patient safety initiatives and fostering a culture of safety.
• Oversee the hospital's event reporting system, ensuring timely and accurate capture of patient safety events, near misses, and adverse outcomes.
• Conduct thorough root cause analyses and investigations of patient safety events to identify underlying causes and contributing factors.
• Develop and deliver educational programs and training initiatives to enhance staff awareness and understanding of patient safety principles and practices.
• Collaborate with quality management teams to develop and implement strategies for improving patient safety metrics and achieving organizational quality goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards pertaining to patient safety, incident reporting, and adverse event management.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required

Strong preference for candidates with clinical experience/JD.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

1620 Tremont Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$99,465.60 - $144,643.20/Annual

Grade

8

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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