Patient Safety Specialist (RN)

The Patient Safety Specialist (RN) supports the organization’s patient safety and high-reliability initiatives by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks across inpatient and outpatient care settings. Partners with clinical and operational teams to support event reporting, investigate safety events, and implement evidence-based practices that reduce harm and improve patient outcomes. Serves as an operational resource for patient safety activities, including event management, data analysis, and education, while promoting a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous learning.

• Review, triage, and analyze patient safety events, near misses, and unsafe conditions using standardized processes.
• Support root cause analyses (RCA), apparent cause analyses (ACA), and other event investigations.
• Identify contributing factors and assist in developing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Track action items and monitor effectiveness of interventions to ensure sustained improvement.
• Monitor patient safety data, dashboards, and key indicators to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership, committees, and frontline staff.
• Support regulatory and accreditation reporting requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Promote a culture of safety and just culture through staff engagement and event reporting education.
• Provide education and coaching to staff on patient safety principles and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and clinical teams on safety initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary committees and performance improvement projects .
• Support ongoing development of patient safety programs, tools, and standard work processes.

• Knowledge of patient safety principles, event reporting systems, and just culture concepts.
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Systems thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate escalation.

Education:

• Bachelor's of Nursing Required

 

Certification/Licensure:

• RN required