Patient Safety Specialist- UPMC Washington

Purpose We’re hiring a Patient Safety Specialist! This hybrid position provides meaningful support to both UPMC Greene and UPMC Washington. You’ll partner with clinical teams across both campuses, lead safety initiatives, and help shape a culture where patient well‑being comes first. If you’re passionate about quality, collaboration, and making a lasting impact across multiple facilities, this is a great opportunity for growth. Position Highlights Hybrid schedule Monday–Friday, daytime hours High visibility across two hospitals Responsibilities Deliver ongoing patient safety education, both formal and informal, to hospital staff across all departments. Investigate patient safety risks through rounds, chart reviews, interviews, inspections, and other methods. Ensure compliance with the hospital’s Patient Safety Plan, objectives, and national patient safety goals. Monitor and implement regulatory requirements from federal and state agencies related to patient safety. Review safety occurrences with physicians, managers, and department heads, identify trends, and recommend actions. Maintain investigative, claim, and legal files with strict confidentiality; assist legal counsel during litigation. Communicate significant safety events and potential claims promptly through established reporting mechanisms. Contribute to hospital-wide performance improvement by gathering and analyzing data in collaboration with peers. Participate in the on‑call rotation to remain informed of patient safety incidents as they occur. Act as a role model to promote and sustain a strong culture of patient safety throughout the organization. Schedule This position will primarily work Monday‑Friday, 7 AM‑3:30 PM. You will need to be able to travel to the UPMC Greene facility about 1‑2 days per week. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related healthcare area required. 5 years of clinical experience OR experience in risk, liability or loss control at the organizational level required. Ability to work with Microsoft Office software systems. Analytical ability to prepare, review and present statistical data. Interpersonal skills to work with management and physicians, and all levels of staff. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances Certification in Quality Management from Health Care Quality Council Management preferred. Act 34. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr