Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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
Summary:Responsible for leading efforts to identify analyze and mitigate risks to patient safety as well as promoting a culture of continuous improvement in patient care quality. This is a critical role in advancing patient safety initiatives within the hospitals quality management framework.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions:
-Develop implement and oversee the hospitals patient safety program in alignment with organizational goals regulatory requirements and best practices.
-Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement in patient safety processes and develop evidence-based interventions to address identified risks.
-Provide guidance and support to departmental leaders and frontline staff in implementing patient safety initiatives and fostering a culture of safety.
-Oversee the hospitals event reporting system ensuring timely and accurate capture of patient safety events near misses and adverse outcomes.
-Conduct thorough root cause analyses and investigations of patient safety events to identify underlying causes and contributing factors.
-Develop and deliver educational programs and training initiatives to enhance staff awareness and understanding of patient safety principles and practices.
-Collaborate with quality management teams to develop and implement strategies for improving patient safety metrics and achieving organizational quality goals.
-Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards pertaining to patient safety incident reporting and adverse event management.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Experience in patient safety risk management or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required
Strong preference for candidates with clinical experience/JD.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles root cause analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Work Shift
Pay Range
$99465.60 - $144643.20/AnnualGrade
8EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
