Patient Safety Program Specialist

Patient Safety Program Specialist As the Patient Safety Program Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of patient safety related quality improvement initiatives across a designated region in the hospital, nursing home, and outpatient clinical settings. Location This is a remote position and the ideal candidate lives in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Wyoming. However, Telligen will consider internal candidates in other states. Base Pay Range $92,379.00/yr - $115,475.00/yr Essential Functions You will support a team of Quality Improvement Advisors (QIAs) to ensure the delivery of effective technical assistance (TA), achievement of project goals, and compliance with deliverables. You will serve as a subject matter expert in topic areas such as medication safety, infection prevention and control, risk assessments, and safety events/policies, working with state and regional leadership teams to standardize processes, identify opportunities for improvement, address challenges, and ensure the alignment of interventions with organizational and project-wide goals. You will also be responsible for state, regional, and national partner engagement across the region, including ongoing support of relationships and collaborative activities. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public administration, public policy, public health, or a related field. Proven ability to design, implement, and support a regional technical assistance strategy tailored to providers' unique needs. Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety topic areas and hands‑on experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and/or clinician offices. In‑depth understanding of quality measures and QI methodologies in key focus areas, including evidence‑based interventions that will improve outcomes and knowledge of barriers and drivers for improvement. Proven ability to design and deliver effective training programs, workshops, and learning collaboratives to build capacity in quality improvement practices among healthcare professionals. Preferred Skills and Experience Clinical licensure (e.g., RN, LPN, MSW, PharmD). Master’s degree in public health, quality improvement science, health informatics, or related field. Patient safety‑related certifications strongly preferred (CPSS, CIC, CPSP, etc.). Proven experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams, including Quality Improvement Advisors or equivalent roles. Proven ability to manage project timelines, meet deadlines, and produce detailed written reports. Experience in translating complex data into actionable insights and meaningful narratives for multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non‑clinical audiences. Who We Are Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Our 50‑year history has seen health care evolve, and we continue to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission‑driven solutions. Our business is our people and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health. Are You Ready? We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health. Ownership As a 100% employee‑owned company, our employee‑owners drive our business and share in our success. Community We show up – for our clients, communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are. Ingenuity We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives. Integrity We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E‑Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms. Notice About AI Tools While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission‑driven culture and stay up to speed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Telligen