Sr Quality and Safety Spec

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester's Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong in Rochester, NY seeks a Sr Quality and Safety Specialist to develop and implement programs ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

The role collaborates with multiple departments, delivers safety and quality training, monitors events, and supports regulatory surveys; requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; hybrid schedule, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and enforcing safety programs.
• Knowledge of state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs, policies, and practices for compliance.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Documents applicable regulations affecting policies.
• Develops and delivers training on safety and quality standards.
• Coordinates communications with leadership on quality activities.
• Assesses internal controls for regulatory compliance.
• Manages complaint cases and process improvements.
• Monitors patient safety events and analyzes risk.
• Supports regulatory survey activities.

Skills

Quality management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Leadership liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Sr Quality and Safety SpecApply: Hybrid: Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong: Full time: Posted Today: R274861As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.**Job Location (Full Address):**601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642**Opening:**Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:500021 Clin Practice Evaluation OfcWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URG 112Compensation Range:$70,600.00 - $105,800.00*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.***Responsibilities:**Develops and implements programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all departments are in compliance with organizational and governmental standards and makes recommendations for updates. Maintains compliance with all country-mandated regulatory requirements. Documents legal regulations that might affect the organization's policies and procedures. Develops and delivers training programs to enhance employee awareness and adherence to safety and quality standards. Maintains communications with leadership regarding quality and safety activities. Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance as required by regulatory commissions/authorities. Develops programs and processes to manage complaint cases brought to regulatory authorities and develops process improvements to avoid future complaints.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Manages a domain of quality and/or patient safety. Coordinates and facilitates credible comprehensive systematic analysis and when applicable, assists in the development of associated risk reduction strategies in a timely manner, with associated reporting to state regulatory agencies as required.* Facilitates interdepartmental team effectiveness. Advises and guides multiple clinical departments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Provides support and serves as a liaison between hospital Quality Improvement leadership and department quality physician leadership and quality administrative support to ensure departmental QAPI plans are effective and aligned with hospital management plan quality and safety goals and hospital policy.* Addresses organizational Quality/Safety needs. Monitors and investigates patient safety events reported in the safety event reporting system. In coordination with clinical departments, identifies safety events for review and evaluation by* Risk Management and Quality Improvement leadership for possible comprehensive analysis or would benefit from department level review.* Provides support for regulatory survey activity, including announced, unannounced and desk or written activities.* Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required* Or equivalent combination of education and experienceThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.