Sr. Patient Safety & Risk Specialist

massgeneralbrigham; Dover (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Safety/Risk specialist to support the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at SITE. This hybrid role involves 3 on-site days at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH and 2 remote days, with flexible on-site days.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or a related field and healthcare experience. You will coordinate hospital-wide safety initiatives, analyze adverse events, and assist in regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing, pharmacy, PT or related field.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience preferred; hospital setting is advantageous.
• Experience with adverse event analysis or patient safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Department Chairs and Patient Care Services on internal peer review.
• Assist in analyzing adverse events and prepare for regulatory visits; maintain confidentiality.
• Help identify and implement corrective actions to reduce risk with hospital teams.
• Review and develop hospital policies related to patient safety.
• Support staff education on patient safety topics and non-punitive reporting.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Related Field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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

This position is hybrid and will work 3 days at WDH in Dover, NH on-site and 2 days remote. The days of the week on site are flexible.

The ideal candidate will have previous Patient Safety/Risk experience and/or have RN experience.

Summary: This position will support the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at SITE in coordinating hospital-wide patient safety initiatives and daily work at SITE. Contributes to advancing Informed High Reliability concepts and requires frequent collaboration with Directors, Managers, hospital leadership, and staff within the Department of Quality. Assist in coordinating projects across academic and operational departments and support other patient safety staff members as needed.

Because this role is in an environment of active change management, the specialist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness, as the contours of this position will evolve over time.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Department Chairs and Patient Care Services to facilitate the internal medical peer review process and assist in analyzing serious patient concerns and adverse events.
• Participate in the analysis of adverse events and serious patient concerns and assist in preparation for regulatory or accreditation agency visits. Maintain confidentiality of peer review, performance improvement, and risk management information.
• Help recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and support interventions in collaboration with CRICO and hospital-based improvement teams.
• Assist in the review and development of hospital policies related to patient safety.
• Help identify barriers to implementing the improvement plan and collaborate with hospital leaders to develop strategies to overcome them.
• Provide education and support to nurses, physicians, and committees on patient safety topics, including non-punitive reporting and error prevention.
• Contribute to the orientation and ongoing training of department staff as directed.
• Assist in preparing presentations for committees and clinical groups under the guidance of the Patient Safety Manager and clinical leaders.
• Must be available to work in the case of a hospital-declared emergency. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required
• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required
• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

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

Experience

• Experience with computer and Internet 1-2 years required
• Healthcare experience with clinical background 1-2 years preferred
• Experience working in a large healthcare organization 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Presentation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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, dis