Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Job Summary
This position is hybrid and will work 3 days at WDH in Dover, NH on-site and 2 days remote. The days of the week on site are flexible.
The ideal candidate will have previous Patient Safety/Risk experience.
Summary: This position will support the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at SITE in coordinating hospital-wide patient safety initiatives and daily work at SITE. Contributes to advancing Informed High Reliability concepts and requires frequent collaboration with Directors, Managers, hospital leadership, and staff within the Department of Quality. Assist in coordinating projects across academic and operational departments and support other patient safety staff members as needed.
Because this role is in an environment of active change management, the specialist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness, as the contours of this position will evolve over time.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Collaborate with Department Chairs and Patient Care Services to facilitate the internal medical peer review process and assist in analyzing serious patient concerns and adverse events.
-Participate in the analysis of adverse events and serious patient concerns and assist in preparation for regulatory or accreditation agency visits. Maintain confidentiality of peer review, performance improvement, and risk management information.
-Help recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and support interventions in collaboration with CRICO and hospital-based improvement teams.
-Assist in the review and development of hospital policies related to patient safety.
-Help identify barriers to implementing the improvement plan and collaborate with hospital leaders to develop strategies to overcome them.
-Provide education and support to nurses, physicians, and committees on patient safety topics, including non-punitive reporting and error prevention.
-Contribute to the orientation and ongoing training of department staff as directed.
-Assist in preparing presentations for committees and clinical groups under the guidance of the Patient Safety Manager and clinical leaders.
-Must be available to work in the case of a hospital-declared emergency. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required or Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience with computer and Internet 1-2 years required and Healthcare experience with clinical background 1-2 years preferred and Experience working in a large healthcare organization 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Presentation skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Occasionally Carrying Occasionally Pushing Rarely Pulling Rarely Climbing Rarely Balancing Occasionally Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Occasionally Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual
Grade
7
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