Patient Safety Specialist (RN)

Job description

The Patient Safety Specialist (RN) supports the organization’s patient safety and high-reliability initiatives by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks across inpatient and outpatient care settings. Partners with clinical and operational teams to support event reporting, investigate safety events, and implement evidence-based practices that reduce harm and improve patient outcomes. Serves as an operational resource for patient safety activities, including event management, data analysis, and education, while promoting a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous learning. Education: Certification/Licensure: - Review, triage, and analyze patient safety events, near misses, and unsafe conditions using standardized processes. - Support root cause analyses (RCA), apparent cause analyses (ACA), and other event investigations. - Identify contributing factors and assist in developing corrective and preventive action plans. - Track action items and monitor effectiveness of interventions to ensure sustained improvement. - Monitor patient safety data, dashboards, and key indicators to identify trends and emerging risks. - Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadersh...