Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required.
Three years of related experience required.
Prior leadership experience required.
Certification in Patient Safety within three years of hire preferred.
Current RN license or multistate RN license preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage regional Patient Safety and Peer Review Departments.
Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory leaders to enhance patient care.
Oversee evaluation, investigation, and reporting of patient safety incidents.
Engage with regulatory agencies for compliance and remediation.
Function as Patient Safety Officer for assigned locations.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, and Life Insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement and employee recognition programs.
Access to Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for managing regional wide Patient Safety and Peer Review Departments. Engages as an integral part of providing safe, quality care to our patients and continually improving the care throughout the Penn State Health system. Collaborates with leaders of Quality and Regulatory, department and system leaders to achieve goal of increasing quality and patient safety and decreasing harm to patients. Oversees comprehensive evaluation, investigation, reporting and remediation with all associated regulatory agencies. Functions as Patient Safety Officer for assigned locations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field required.
Three (3) years of related experience required.
Prior leadership experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Certification in Patient Safety within three (3) years of hire or transfer required.
Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
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.
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
