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Geographic Location: All Cities In, Alabama 35004
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Job Code: Patient Safety Officer
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Patient Safety Officer
Under the supervision of Area Director, the Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements that will support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization. Key responsibilities of this position also include working with all services to hardwire reliable delivery of healthcare systems that incorporate best practice patient safety methodologies.
City Description:
The City of Memphis welcomes you to our grand city. Memphis, Tennessee is recognized as the home of Elvis Presley and as the birthplace of the blues. Did you know that Elvis's home, Graceland, is the second most visited house in the country - behind the White House in Washington, D.C.? But Graceland is only one of the many exciting sites and attractions that you will want to see during your visit to Memphis. Our Memphis in May Festival attracts people from around the world to compete in the International BBQ cooking contest. This festival draws thousands to the banks of the Mississippi for live concerts and the Sunset Symphony. We're also home of the Peabody - queen of Southern hotels, Mud Island - the final resting place of the Memphis Belle and the National Civil Rights Museum, which is the only one of its kind in the world.
Facility Description:
We are a mid size acute care hospital providing exceptional patient care.
Job Requirements:
Strong leadership background in patient safety/risk management.
Requirements: Healthcare related degree (Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology Tech..etc).
Experience in design and implementation of patient safety curriculum in a complex healthcare delivery system.
Formal training in Patient Safety Methodologies ie-(IHI, ISMP, AHRQ, ASHRM, NAHQ, Six Sigma) preferred.
Job Schedule:
M-F
Salary:
Up to $ 100,000
Relocation:
yes
Benefits:
Exceptional benefits
Additional Comments:
Full time, permanent position |
Job Details |
Date Posted: 05/07/2012
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Position Type: Nurse Manager
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Job Status: Full Time
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Specialty Type: Administrative Medicine |
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Employment Setting: Not Specified
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