Senior Safety and Risk Specialist bei Massgeneralbrigham
Massgeneralbrigham · Newton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Newton
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
-Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
-Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
-Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
-Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
-Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
-Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
-Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$78,000.00 - $113,453.60/Annual
Grade
7
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