Patient Safety Specialist

A Brief Overview The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for managing the incident/event reporting system, leading event review and cause analysis, educating teams and leaders on safety and high reliability, and collaborating across departments. This role also supports strategic safety initiatives within the organization. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Patient Safety Incident Management and Event Review : Perform timely reviews of patient safety events, including medical record reviews, interviews, and cause analysis. Provide and support recommendations to identify, mitigate, and/or eliminate patient harm. Ensure timely documentation for regulatory reporting requirements. Present to forums such as the organization’s patient safety committee and other committee structures to disseminate learnings. Data Management and Analytics : Assist in analyzing, summarizing, and developing reports on patient safety events and activities across the organization. Monitor action plans and proactive safety assessments of areas with increased risk. Safety Culture Advancement : Support departments in interpreting safety culture survey results and implementing targeted interventions to improve reporting and engagement. Participate in safety culture strategies across the organization. Education, Mentorship & Organization Capacity Building : Educate teams and management on safety science and high reliability best practices. Educate teams on incident reporting systems, reporting cultures, event review best practices, and cause analysis methodology. Serve as a resource for patient safety related issues. Deliver training on various topics related to patient safety. Support Patient Safety Initiatives : Participate in system-wide patient safety improvement projects aligned with organizational goals and high reliability principles. Lead focused patient safety improvement initiatives. Provide recommendations for improvement and implementation within established workflows and the patient safety program overall. Regulatory & Accreditation : Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards pertaining to patient safety. Support timely reportability determination and documentation that adheres to regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration Engagement : Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration across Risk, Quality, Nursing, and Operations on event review, culture, queries from departments, and policy/procedure development. Education Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university – required. Master’s degree in a work‑related field from an accredited college or university – preferred. Experience Qualifications Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience – required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to collect and record data, evaluate data and statistics, and maintain effective reporting systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to provide leadership and influence others and effectively consult, advise, and instruct management and staff regarding appropriate approaches for dealing with difficult patient issues. Knowledge of basic research and investigation techniques with an ability to interpret data and propose solutions to difficult situations involving patient injury. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area – including electronic health record systems, incident reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of medical terminology and related levels of care and treatment. Knowledge of risk management and quality improvement principles and issues regarding patient safety. Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, and standards in clinical practice and emerging technologies. Knowledge of variables that affect the processes and outcomes of patient health care. Licenses and Certifications CA‑RN (Registered Nurse) – preferred. CPPS – Certified Professional in Patient Safety – preferred. CPHQ – Health Care Quality Certification – preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, nationality, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment. Base Pay Scale Generally starting at $70.52 – $93.43 per hour. The final salary will be based on experience, education, and internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr