Patient Safety Specialist - Medical Affairs

Overview Patient Safety Specialist - Medical Affairs at Cedars-Sinai, Marina del Rey Hospital. This role follows a hybrid work schedule; applicants must reside in and be able to commute to the Los Angeles area multiple times per week. During the first 1–3 months, the position is 100% onsite to support training and onboarding; after that, it transitions to a hybrid schedule with 1–2 remote workdays per week, depending on departmental needs. Responsibilities Provide clinical oversight and strategic management of the organization’s policies and procedures related to patient safety. Oversee and continuously evaluate CMS metrics (e.g., Core Measures, Patient Safety Indicators PSI-90, Mortality review processes) to ensure sustained optimal performance. Advance patient safety and ensure rigorous compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, Title 22). Develop and maintain processes to ensure the organization consistently achieves and surpasses critical benchmarks. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting. Demonstrated ability to compose custom letters, policy statements, procedure manuals and reports independently. Ability to organize complex statistical and narrative reports, charts and exhibits into a complete document suitable for publication and distribution. Proficiency with computers to develop spreadsheets, establish databases, produce recurring and special reports, and maintain departmental records. Proficiency in spreadsheet programs and presentation applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint). Knowledge of healthcare regulatory, accreditation and licensing requirements. Licenses/Certifications Active California RN License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. One to two years of experience in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, or performance improvement, with a strong preference for CMS Core Measures experience. Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred. Job Details Employment type: Full-time Job function: Analyst and Science Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr