Nursing Manager Patient Safety Quality Improvement

Overview

• Lead patient safety initiatives as the appointed Patient Safety Officer.
• Develop and implement comprehensive patient safety programs across hospital and outpatient clinics.
• Promote a culture of safety to reduce medical errors and adverse events.
• Manage incident reporting systems and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with medical staff to implement effective patient safety strategies.
• Provide leadership and support to employees in patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize patient safety science to improve healthcare delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Administer and oversee patient safety programs within the organization.
• Develop and implement the hospital's patient safety plan.
• Facilitate continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance safety.
• Analyze and report on patient safety metrics and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, DEA, and Title 22 regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address safety challenges.
• Provide training and education on patient safety principles.
• Collaborate with medical staff to improve safety protocols.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Current California Clinical License (RN, PharmD, or related field).
• Certification as Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within two years of hire.
• Minimum three years of experience in patient safety or related fields.
• Four years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives effectively.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.