Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at
[email protected]SUMMARY OF POSITION:Responsible for managing a portfolio of Patient Safety projects that produce institutional quality & patient safety outcomes. Monitor and evaluate clinical processes for the safe delivery of quality patient care throughout all applicable departments of the Medical Center through an integrated Patient Safety Program. Function independently, interacting with members of executive leadership, including Quality Physician/Nurse Leaders, directors, managers, and staff. Promote a climate of collaboration, cooperation, and understanding and serve as an advisor/consultant to designated services on issues related to patient safety and quality outcomes throughout the Medical Center. Educate physicians and nurse leaders on patient safety concepts (RCA, high reliability, just culture, and teamwork). Work closely with the Program Manager Risk Management & Patient Safety as well as the Program Manager Regulatory and Accreditation to coordinate root cause analysis for sentinel events and other occurrences requiring intense analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field required.
- Three (3) years of clinical practice and quality improvement experience required plus two (2) years of progressive leadership experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):- PA licensure as a Registered Nurse preferred.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Union: Non Bargained
