Senior Patient Safety & Risk Management Leader

Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc.; Parkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc. in Washington is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager to enhance patient safety and manage risk across the health system. This role involves leading investigations into safety events, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safety culture. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, possess eight years of experience, and have relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities to impact patient outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• Eight years of clinical or healthcare experience in an acute care setting.
• Four years leading projects related to risk management or patient safety.
• Certification in Patient Safety or Healthcare Risk Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of patient safety events and compliance with standards.
• Manage Quality-of-Care grievances ensuring timely responses.
• Implement High Reliability Organization principles across the health system.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Complaint tracking systems

Job description

Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc. in Washington is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager to enhance patient safety and manage risk across the health system. This role involves leading investigations into safety events, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safety culture. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, possess eight years of experience, and have relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities to impact patient outcomes significantly.