Johns Hopkins Medicine
Patient Safety Specialist
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Job DetailsRequisition #:
644713
Location:
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
Category:
Non-Clinical Professional
Schedule:
Day Shift
Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.About this position:The Patient Safety Specialist will have primary responsibility of assisting in the coordination of patient safety activities as outlined in the organizational Patient Safety Plan. The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and/or evaluating patient safety principles and practices throughout the Hospital. The position encompasses various roles (coordinator, educator, facilitator, and manager) and requires effective interpersonal and management skills to motivate staff to embrace the Patient Safety Program. The incumbent will be considered a patient safety subject matter expert, resource and provide support for performance improvement projects and Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) teams related to patient safety.The Patient Safety Specialist is expected to collaborate with unit and hospital leadership on risk reduction strategies to enhance patient safety, as well as providing support to select committees that come under either the hospital's patient safety program, regulatory compliance program and/or the hospital's performance improvement program. Ongoing learning and professional development is expected to stay current with patient safety strategies and quality improvement methodologies.What Awaits You!Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most—your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:Dependent Child Tuition AssistanceEducational Assistance ProgramTwo retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings PlanAffordable Healthcare options7 paid holidays each yearPaid Days Leave (PDL)Flexible Spending Accounts...and moreWhat you will bring:Minimum five (5) years hospital-based experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience working in Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance and/or Patient Safety.Master's degree preferred in clinical profession of relevance. Preferred Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher. Trained in design-thinking, and Human Factors. Higher degree, if required by professional licensing board in clinical profession.Preferred certification in:Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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644713
Location:
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
Category:
Non-Clinical Professional
Schedule:
Day Shift
Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, Level II Trauma Center, and a community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.About this position:The Patient Safety Specialist will have primary responsibility of assisting in the coordination of patient safety activities as outlined in the organizational Patient Safety Plan. The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and/or evaluating patient safety principles and practices throughout the Hospital. The position encompasses various roles (coordinator, educator, facilitator, and manager) and requires effective interpersonal and management skills to motivate staff to embrace the Patient Safety Program. The incumbent will be considered a patient safety subject matter expert, resource and provide support for performance improvement projects and Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) teams related to patient safety.The Patient Safety Specialist is expected to collaborate with unit and hospital leadership on risk reduction strategies to enhance patient safety, as well as providing support to select committees that come under either the hospital's patient safety program, regulatory compliance program and/or the hospital's performance improvement program. Ongoing learning and professional development is expected to stay current with patient safety strategies and quality improvement methodologies.What Awaits You!Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most—your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:Dependent Child Tuition AssistanceEducational Assistance ProgramTwo retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings PlanAffordable Healthcare options7 paid holidays each yearPaid Days Leave (PDL)Flexible Spending Accounts...and moreWhat you will bring:Minimum five (5) years hospital-based experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience working in Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance and/or Patient Safety.Master's degree preferred in clinical profession of relevance. Preferred Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher. Trained in design-thinking, and Human Factors. Higher degree, if required by professional licensing board in clinical profession.Preferred certification in:Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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