Job DescriptionThe Patient Safety Director will have primary oversight of the market-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements to support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization.
QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or inpatient related field in a hospital/healthcare setting. Completion of patient safety curriculum either through ASHRM, NPSF, AHA, IHI, or another academic provider within 1 year of hire date
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master's in Nursing, Health Services, or Patient Safety preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 7 years combined experience in clinical practice, management or administration in healthcare setting required. 5 years in direct patient care and 3 years in Quality/Risk/Patient Safety
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years of facilitation of performance improvement programs.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPHRM or CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within two years of employment
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
