Sr. Patient Safety & Risk Specialist

Job Summary This position is hybrid and will work 3 days at Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital (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. The role supports the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at the site by coordinating hospital‑wide patient safety initiatives and daily work. It requires frequent collaboration with directors, managers, hospital leadership, and staff within the Department of Quality. The specialist will assist in coordinating projects across academic and operational departments and support other patient safety staff members as needed. The role is in an environment of active change management, so the specialist needs to demonstrate flexibility and open‑mindedness, as the contours of the position will evolve over time. Essential Functions 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. 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. Help recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and support interventions in collaboration with CRICO and hospital‑based improvement teams. Assist in the review and development of hospital policies related to patient safety. Help identify barriers to implementing the improvement plan and collaborate with hospital leaders to develop strategies to overcome them. Provide education and support to nurses, physicians, and committees on patient safety topics, including non‑punitive reporting and error prevention. Contribute to the orientation and ongoing training of department staff as directed. Assist in preparing presentations for committees and clinical groups under the guidance of the Patient Safety Manager and clinical leaders. Be available to work in the case of a hospital‑declared emergency, and assist during regulatory agency reviews. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or a related field of study. (Experiences in lieu of a degree are not accepted.) Experience with computer and internet: 1–2 years required. Healthcare experience with a clinical background: 1–2 years preferred. Experience working in a large healthcare organization: 1–2 years preferred. Presentation skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Project management skills. Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is essential (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 Foot use rarely, vision far constantly, vision near constantly Talking constantly, hearing constantly Compensation Annual salary range: $79,560.00 – $115,720.80. EEO Statement Wentworth‑Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that individuals with a disability are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wentworth-Douglass Hospital