Patient Safety and Risk Management Specialist - BSN - ...

Patient Safety and Risk Management Specialist - BSN - Oncology - (243438)The Patient Safety, Advocacy and Risk Management Specialist will have responsibility for data entry into the Midas Event Reporting system, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA PSRS) including external reporting to PA PSRS and the PA DOH, and running reports and performing data analysis from each of these data bases. Duties also include knowledge of ECRI data base and ensuring critical information reaches appropriate users. Reviews, investigates, and assists in responding to patient complaints and grievances submitted to the department or externally to the PA DOH, CMS, and the Joint Commission. Using just culture principals will participate in or lead patient safety processes (FMEA, RCA, adverse event investigation) and review of attorney correspondence as directed. Educates staff regarding department activities, RCA action plans, legal lessons learned, and optimal patient safety practices and risk reduction. Ensures action plans are developed in response to an adverse event are carried out to completion and are documented according to TUH, Inc. policies and standards of practice. Works toward the goal of improving patient safety and quality of care, patient satisfaction, and reduction of risk to TUH, Inc. through all of these activities.EducationBachelors Degree : Nursing (Required)Masters Degree : Health care related field of study (Preferred)Experience5 Years experience in acute care (Required)2 Years experience in Risk Management, Quality, Performance Improvement and/or Patient Safety activities (Preferred)General experience in Patient Safety Activity(ies) such as RCA, FMEA, Peer Review, Rapid Cycle PDSA, Performance Improvement Methodologies and tools (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)/high reliability organization (Preferred)License/CertificationsRN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)_Your Tomorrow is Here!Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Your Tomorrow is Here!Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.Primary Location Pennsylvania-PhiladelphiaJob Operational Admin & ManagementSchedule Full-timeShift Day JobEmployee Status Regular

Created: 2024-11-05