Patient Safety Specialist Level I

Overview Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under the direction of the Patient Safety Officer, supports and promotes patient safety initiatives and efforts across the health care setting by conducting data analyses; reviews and coordinates patient safety programs. Works with leadership and health care staff to analyze and improve patient safety practices. Acts in accordance with NYC Health + Hospitals, applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and patient safety standards. Contributes to continuous improvements to patient safety and compliance activities. All personnel perform related work. Essential Duties And Responsibilities : In collaboration with senior administrative and clinical leadership, assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive patient safety program; assists in the coordination of patient safety activities across the health care setting; promotes and fosters a culture of safety within the organization. Coordinates and manages patient safety data collection and submission, analyzes and summarizes data, prepares statistical and/or other appropriate reports; ensures completeness and timeliness of patient safety reported data; informs appropriate leadership of data findings. Conducts patient safety walk rounds to inquire about patient safety events and “Good Catches;” manages the Patient Safety Hotline and online event portal, as needed; analyzes event data, summarizes trends and provides information to appropriate staff. Prepares relevant reports to be presented at various committees. May provide recommendations for quality and risk management and reduction strategies and assist in the development of appropriate action plans. Acts as a liaison and serves as a resource to leadership and other health care setting staff on matters pertaining to events, activities, quality improvement initiatives and other relevant activities related to Patient Safety. Conducts literature review of patient safety standards, professional guidelines, best practices and performance improvement processes and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to appropriate personnel. May design or participate in research and/or special studies related to patient safety. Participates in internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities, programs, training and relevant health care events, as required. Participates in the monthly System-wide Patient Safety Council meetings. May train existing and new staff on Patient Safety, as mandated in-services, as well as ad hoc training for new initiatives. May participate in the process of identifying staff training needs and assist, as appropriate, in the development of effective employee education programs. Performs other related duties, as directed. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Health Administration, Healthcare or Hospital Administration or a related discipline and two (2) years of clinical experience in coordinating and monitoring initiatives, activities, and programs related to patient safety and/or quality improvement or performing other functions directly related to patient safety in a hospital or health care setting; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed above and three (3) years of experience, as described above; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the disciplines listed above. Department Preferences How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr