Patient Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Marquette, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Patient Safety Officer Quality & Patient Safety
Full-Time 1.0 FTE 8-hour Day shifts Exempt/Salaried
$15000 Sign-on Bonus Available *Based on meeting eligibility requirements
Your experience matters
How you will contribute
A Patient Safety Officer who excels in this role:
Leads the development implementation and ongoing evaluation of the hospitals patient safety program.
Facilitates Root Cause Analyses (RCA) Learning from Defects (LFDs) and Failure Mode & Effects Analyses (FMEA).
Oversees safety event reporting review triage and follow-up ensuring timely investigation and documentation.
Identifies trends and system vulnerabilities and partners with leaders to develop corrective actions and monitor outcomes.
Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Sentinel Event Alerts and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Supports Lifepoints HRO (High Reliability Organization) principles and promotes a strong culture of psychological safety.
Provides regular patient safety reports and dashboards to the Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Committee (PSCQC) Medical Staff and hospital leadership.
Conducts proactive observational assessments safety rounds and process audits to identify operational risks.
Educates staff on patient safety principles error prevention techniques and improvement methodologies.
Collaborates with departments such as Nursing Risk Management Quality Infection Prevention Pharmacy and Medical Staff to align safety initiatives.
Maintains confidentiality of all investigations and patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the hospitals safety goals.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we are looking for
Applicants should have a bachelors degree. Masters Degree (Preferred) *Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
Additional requirements include:
CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) within 2 years of hire/transfer
5 years of healthcare experience.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use the link below to schedule a phone call.
about our Health System
UP Health System is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette Michigan and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
