Patient Safety Officer (Full Time, Days)

Job Description

PATIENT SAFETY OFFICER (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Req #: 219284 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - CENTER FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Job Location: Seattle - Other, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 03/27/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $10,000 - $12,500 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. A higher degree of healthcare.
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UW Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Safety Officer to join our team. The Patient Safety Officer provides direction and oversight for the UW Medical Center Patient Safety Program. The Patient Safety Officer works collaboratively with executives, faculty, and staff to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve patient safety and to reduce risk. This position reports directly to the Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) Assistant Administrator and is frequently consulted by the Associate Administrator for Quality & Value Based Care, the UWMC Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director, the Chief Nursing Officer, and others. The Patient Safety Officer possesses expertise in patient safety principles, including high reliability and error/harm prevention theory and practice. The individual in this position is a skilled and effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels of the organization, including the ability to persuade and negotiate in controversial and sensitive situations. The Patient Safety Officer is effective at leading and fostering change, and communicates the results of safety initiatives and their strategic and financial impact. The Patient Safety Officer also possesses expertise in performance improvement that support the reduction of errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This position requires strong facilitation skills, critical analytical and evaluative skills, and the ability to lead, direct and support change strategies.
SCHEDULE
Full-time days Monday – Friday. Position is hybrid to allow for working in the office and from remote site.
RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) Assistant Administrator, the Associate Administrator of Quality & Value Based Care, and the Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, is responsible for overall direction and programmatic development of the UWMC Patient Safety Program. This includes implementation of entity-wide strategic initiatives in Patient Safety, leadership to support change, and effective communication of Patient Safety directives across all levels of the entity. This position is a subject matter expert, consultant and resource throughout the medical center and encourages the use of evidence-based patient safety strategies.

Supervises the work of the Patient Safety team. Plans, assigns work, counsels, coaches and reviews the work of staff and instructs and advises on methods and procedures. Provides access to adequate training for staff in areas such as technical knowledge, customer service and professional development.

Leads/facilitates patient safety reviews through patient safety assessments, intensive reviews, root cause analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). Facilitates multidisciplinary improvement teams.

Works collaboratively across the medical center to coordinate and synthesize information about individual cases. Works with management, units, departments and divisions to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve patient safety and reduce risk. Assists in the coordination and integration of medical, nursing, and ancillary department activities as they relate to patient safety improvement.

Supports and encourages the use of Patient Safety Net (PSN) for error and near miss patient event reporting. Performs data analysis in collaboration with other members of the Patient Safety Team to identify quality and safety improvement opportunities. Assists managers in the interpretation of aggregate data. Recommends and facilitates change to improve patient safety.

Participates as a member of various medical center committees involved in Patient Safety policy and procedure development and program planning.
REQUIREMENTS

An active RN license in Washington State

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in healthcare or a clinical related field (i.e., MHA, MBA).

At least five years experience in Patient Safety
Equivalent education/experience may substitute for the above requirements.
DESIRED

Leadership/management experience in an accredited medical center

Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Leadership experience in a Magnet-designated healthcare organization

Proven success in organizational leadership and change

Administrative experience in a University or academic medical center

Experience with nursing workforce development, retention, and nursing education

Superior communication skills
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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