Patient Safety Officer

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Safety Officer to join our team in Louisville, KY!

Coordinates and provides direct clinical support for the patient safety and the risk managementprogram. Manages Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) activities, including the management ofPatient Safety Work Product (PSWP). Also provides support to the Patient Safety-Risk ManagementDepartment overall strategies and operations. Works with Clinical Providers and Leadership to improveprocesses and reduce frequency and severity of undesirable events or trends in patient care or facilitymanagement.

The Patient Safety Officer participates in pro-active risk assessments based on relevantliterature. Works with the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management to provide oversight;recommends preventative and/or remedial solutions that will improve safety, reduce hazards, prevent loss,transfer risks, and minimize the chance of harm to patients, visitors, staff, and the organization. Worksclosely with the leaders, physicians, employees, other key operational stakeholders and BH LegalDepartment and Counsel.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required inNursing or clinically relatedHealthcare Field.

5 years job-related experience.

CPHRM (Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager) preferred.

Travel required.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26107647