Patient Safety Officer
Infirmary Health System, Inc.
Req #: 41327
Type: Regular Full Time Salary
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Overview: Responsibilities: Establishes and coordinates a System wide patient safety program that fosters ongoing improvement in patient safety and complies with accreditation and regulatory standards. Works with executives, management, hospital and medical staff to develop a culture of safety and medical error prevention. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * BSN obtained within 12 months of hire date into this position * Working knowledge of nursing in a hospital setting * Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements as they relate to patient safety and performance improvement * Working knowledge of quality improvement tools, data analysis and statistics, and publicly reported patient safety initiatives * Well developed communication skills, both oral and written Licensure/Registration/Certification: * Alabama RN License Desired Qualifications: * MSN or MN * Experience with the Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis processes * Ability to critically analyze reasearch articles and appropriately apply findings to practice * Successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Leader education master's program or experience in a CNL role * CPHQ certification
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