Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist - 24 hrs/wk

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

 

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 identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to enhance patient safety and minimize adverse events within the healthcare setting. This position involves collaborating with various departments to develop and implement risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Lead the identification and assessment of potential risks within the hospital, including clinical, operational, and environmental factors.
-Conduct Root Cause Analysis investigations for significant adverse events or near misses.
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
-Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance patient safety.
-Collaborate with legal and insurance teams to manage and monitor the progress of insurance claims and litigation related to patient safety incidents.
-Provide education and training to hospital staff on risk management principles, incident reporting, and patient safety.
-Collaborate with emergency preparedness teams to assess and mitigate risks related to disaster and emergency situations.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Experience in healthcare risk management, with a focus on leadership and strategic planning 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and risk management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

When hiring, we look for candidates who not only meet the qualifications, but also possess positive attitudes, innovative spirits, and genuine passion for the work. A combination of skills, competencies, education, and experience may be substituted for our minimum requirements.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributin