HCA Healthcare

Director of Patient Safety

HCA Healthcare • $110K — $130K *
El Paso, TX 79936In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree in Healthcare strongly preferred.
  • Active RN license is strongly preferred.
  • Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) required; must obtain within 12 months of hire.
  • 2-5 years of recent healthcare experience in patient safety, risk, or quality within a clinical setting is preferred.
  • Experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Advance patient safety program to cultivate a culture of safety.
  • Implement proactive evaluation and redesign of care systems to prevent future harm.
  • Enhance patient outcomes via accountability measures and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct thorough patient safety incident investigations and analyses.
  • Facilitate serious event analysis for sustainable improvement strategies.
  • Perform Patient Safety Rounds to identify and resolve safety risks.
  • Engage with facility leaders to promote and sustain a culture of safety.

Benefits

  • Incentive eligibility.
  • Ongoing education and training opportunities for staff.
  • Supportive environment for professional growth in patient safety and risk management.
  • Access to advanced healthcare resources and systems through HCA Healthcare.
Full Job Description
This position is incentive eligible.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Advance a patient safety program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.

  • You will prevent future harm by initiating and overseeing proactive evaluation and redesign of systems to improve care processes (e.g. forcing functions, checklists, error causation thinking, human factors, applied informatics, culture).
  • You will support improved outcomes by emphasizing both appropriate behaviors and robust systems that include concise accountability measures and follow-up.
  • You will improve consistent delivery of evidence-based care and reduction in preventable harm by focusing on reliability and applying the principles of reliable design.
  • You will reduce variation in care delivery. Partner with the Patient Safety Organization to explore identified variations when appropriate.
  • You will utilize alerts and best practices (e.g. Sentinel Event Alerts) to perform gap assessments and implement strong actions that will alleviate identified gaps.
  • You will effectively report, investigate, and analyze patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility.
  • You will facilitate thorough and credible serious event analysis that result in strong sustainable improvement strategies.
  • You will facilitate thorough and credible failure mode effect analysis to identify and mitigate unintended adverse patient outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of process changes.
  • You will perform Patient Safety Rounds that identify patient safety risks. Empower staff to identify and participate in resolution of patient safety concerns.
  • You will coordinate disclosure of serious events to patients and/or families in accordance with organizational policy and regulations.
  • You will assure timely reporting of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) to the Patient Safety Organization.
  • You will actively participate in PSO learning collaboratives. Ensure implementation of best practices, alerts, and updates to drive patient safety improvement. Champion completion of Culture of Safety Survey.
  • You will facilitate analysis of culture of safety survey results such that data-driven action plans lead to targeted outcomes.
  • You will support and encourage harm reporting throughout the organization through a nonpunitive just event reporting system.
  • You will provide feedback that acknowledges both the value of event reporting and review of reported events.
  • You will facilitate thorough and credible review of events that address both system and individual accountability.
  • You will include patient safety in new hire orientation presentation (e.g. PSO membership, reporting expectations, safety culture)
  • You will provide ongoing education to leaders, clinicians and staff on the science of safety (high reliability, effective communication, sustaining awareness/alertness) and patient safety initiatives.
  • You will work with facility leaders and managers to ensure thorough, credible and timely event management.
  • You will join with facility leaders to identify and hardwire behavioral norms that promote a culture of safety.
  • You will work with facility leaders to ensure understanding of and compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals.
  • You will partner with facility leadership to establish activities that enable and sustain an open and fair environment promoting learning, safe systems, and appropriately managing behavioral choices related to patient safety (e.g. Patient Safety Rounds, Event Response, Disclosure).
  • You will partner with Quality to complete the NQF Safe Practices section of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey.


What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Healthcare related strongly preferred.
  • RN (Strongly preferred)
  • Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) required; If not already CPPS, must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Two to five years healthcare experience in patient safety, risk, and/or quality preferred. Healthcare experience should be recent and within a clinical setting such as Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, etc.


Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's onlykidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
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