Patient Safety Specialist

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, St. Joseph, and St. Teresa
• Department: Quality
• Schedule: Day shift Monday - Friday | Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate, track, monitor and report on overarching patient safety projects across the organization.
• Analyze patient care data from multiple sources to identify trends, mitigate risks and report actionable findings.
• Lead investigations into patient care events in close collaboration with department leaders, reporting on outcomes and solutions.
• Coordinate deep-dive investigations and root-cause analyses for critical incidents and near misses.
• Facilitate critical incident debriefs and track, monitor and report on the implementation of key safety recommendations.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Licensed clinical background.
• Experience in ICU, ED, Med Surg or Tele
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate, track, monitor and report on overarching patient safety projects across the organization.
• Analyze patient care data from multiple sources to identify trends, mitigate risks and report actionable findings.
• Lead investigations into patient care events in close collaboration with department leaders, reporting on outcomes and solutions.
• Coordinate deep-dive investigations and root-cause analyses for critical incidents and near misses.
• Facilitate critical incident debriefs and track, monitor and report on the implementation of key safety recommendations.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Licensed clinical background.
• Experience in ICU, ED, Med Surg or Tele
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis