Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field or equivalent experience
One year of experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement
Two years of experience in patient safety or quality improvement roles
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LGB) certification required within two years of hire
Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred
Responsibilities
Support local patient safety program aligned with system goals
Lead root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans
Oversee culture of safety surveys and lead action planning
Provide education on patient safety principles and error prevention strategies
Compile safety event data and identify trends
Assist with preparing reports for leadership and quality committees
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certification
Supportive work environment focused on patient safety
Engagement in innovative safety initiatives
Collaboration with clinical and operational leaders
Access to resources for continuous learning and improvement
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Supports the implementation and coordination of patient safety activities at the hospital or regional level. Working under the direction of patient safety leaders, this role assists with initiatives to reduce preventable harm and improve reliability of care processes. Serves as a resource for staff, helping to coordinate root cause analyses, reinforce high reliability skills, and support action plans. Assists system leaders with local safety activities and supports survey readiness and improvement in patient safety practices.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
One year experience in quality, patient safety, risk management, or performance improvement.: Required
Two years experience in patient safety, quality improvement, or related roles: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LGB) certification: Required within two years of hire
Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or related credential: Preferred
CPPS or Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt (LGB): Required
Essential Functions:
Supports the local patient safety program in alignment with system goals. Assists with deployment of high reliability skills and patient safety curriculum for associates and staff. Helps monitor and report on progress toward safety goals.
Leads and facilitates root cause analyses, apparent cause analyses, and FMEAs for significant safety events. Develops, implements, and tracks corrective action plans to ensure closure and sustainability. Partners with clinical and operational leaders to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.
Oversees culture of safety surveys, analyze results, and lead action planning. Supports Care for the Caregiver, Communication and Resolution Program, and other workforce and patient engagement safety initiatives. Promotes consistent event reporting, classification, and learning.
Provides education on patient safety principles, high reliability behaviors, and error prevention strategies. Supports leaders and frontline teams in reliability practices and safety improvement methods. Recognizes and spreads safety best practices across departments.
Helps compile safety event data and assist with identifying trends. Supports sharing of learnings from the Patient Safety Organization (PSO). Assists with preparing reports for leadership and quality committees.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
