Quality & Safety Specialist

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

 

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 and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety within the hospital. This position involves monitoring and improving quality and safety metrics, conducting assessments, implementing initiatives to enhance overall healthcare quality and guiding and mentoring junior staff.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Develop, implement, and oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
-Promote and cultivate a culture of safety within the hospital.
-Develop and implement strategies to engage staff in safety initiatives and reporting.
-Monitor and analyze quality metrics, including patient outcomes, readmission rates, and other performance indicators.
-Lead performance improvement projects related to patient safety and quality of care.
-Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
-Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality reporting requirements.
-Analyze and report on quality and safety data regularly.

 

Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. - Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in data analysis and reporting. - Ability to lead or mentor staff.

 

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%)

 

Hybrid

 

100 North Beacon Street

 

36

 

Regular

 

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