Sr. Patient Safety & Risk Specialist

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Job Summary

This position is hybrid and will work 3 days at WDH in Dover, NH on-site and 2 days remote. The days of the week on site are flexible.

The ideal candidate will have previous Patient Safety/Risk experience.

Summary: This position will support the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at SITE in coordinating hospital-wide patient safety initiatives and daily work at SITE. Contributes to advancing Informed High Reliability concepts and requires frequent collaboration with Directors, Managers, hospital leadership, and staff within the Department of Quality. Assist in coordinating projects across academic and operational departments and support other patient safety staff members as needed.

Because this role is in an environment of active change management, the specialist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness, as the contours of this position will evolve over time.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>No<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Collaborate with Department Chairs and Patient Care Services to facilitate the internal medical peer review process and assist in analyzing serious patient concerns and adverse events. <br>
-Participate in the analysis of adverse events and serious patient concerns and assist in preparation for regulatory or accreditation agency visits. Maintain confidentiality of peer review, performance improvement, and risk management information. <br>
-Help recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and support interventions in collaboration with CRICO and hospital-based improvement teams. <br>
-Assist in the review and development of hospital policies related to patient safety. <br>
-Help identify barriers to implementing the improvement plan and collaborate with hospital leaders to develop strategies to overcome them. <br>
-Provide education and support to nurses, physicians, and committees on patient safety topics, including non-punitive reporting and error prevention. <br>
-Contribute to the orientation and ongoing training of department staff as directed. <br>
-Assist in preparing presentations for committees and clinical groups under the guidance of the Patient Safety Manager and clinical leaders. <br>
-Must be available to work in the case of a hospital-declared emergency. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews. <br>

 

Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required or Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience with computer and Internet 1-2 years required and Healthcare experience with clinical background 1-2 years preferred and Experience working in a large healthcare organization 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Presentation skills. - Verbal and written communication skills. - Project management skills. - Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally

Walking Occasionally

Sitting Constantly

Lifting Occasionally

Carrying Occasionally

Pushing Rarely

Pulling Rarely

Climbing Rarely

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Occasionally

Kneeling Rarely

Crouching Rarely

Crawling Rarely

Reaching Occasionally

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Foot Use Rarely

Vision - Far Constantly

Vision - Near Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

 

Hybrid