Program Mgr, Patient Safety - Patient Safety - Full Time

Job description

Position Summary: The Patient Safety Program Manager is responsible for guiding the facility’s patient safety activities that lead to the mitigation of risk to patients, staff and the organization. This includes the administration of the entity’s Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) for the purpose of collecting, managing, analyzing and protecting Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) in order to prevent future patient, staff and organizational harm. Education, License & Cert: Associates required, Bachelors preferred; RN or 5 years clinical experience required; CPPS preferred or must be achieved within 2 years. Experience: Three years experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with a focus on patient safety, quality management or risk management. Essential Functions: 1. Administers the entity’s Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) for the purpose of collecting, managing, analyzing and protecting Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP). 2. Conducts patient safety investigations including Root Cause Analysis and Event Debriefs to identify opportunities for improvement. 3. Manages the entity’s Incident Reporting System. 4. Collaborates with legal counsel to identify and report poten...