About the role
Job Summary:
The Patient Safety Specialist collaborates with frontline teams to assess and promote a culture of patient safety. The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and/ or evaluating patient safety principles and practices. The Patient Safety Specialist facilitates training with departments and stakeholders in order to achieve safe delivery of patient care. Enhances patient safety and quality of care by providing assistance in implementing and monitoring safety protocols within healthcare settings. Collaborates with clinical teams to assess and promote a culture of patient safety and identify and mitigate risks. Analyzes safety data to drive continuous improvement. Facilitates the education of staff on best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
Essential Functions:
- Assists in implementing patient safety initiatives and protocols to minimize risks and enhance care quality.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to identify potential safety hazards, promote a culture of patient safety and develop corrective actions.
- Analyzes patient safety data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
- Facilitates the training of clinical staff on patient safety standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts regular safety audits and assessments to ensure patient safety outcomes.
- Prepares detailed reports on patient safety performance and improvement plans.
- Engages with patients and families to address safety concerns and gather feedback.
- Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of patient safety interventions.
- Supports the development and execution of patient safety training programs for healthcare staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, a clinical discipline, or a related field
- One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience in patient safety and quality improvement
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience in a clinical setting
Salary Range: Minimum 40.78/hour - Maximum 65.24/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
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.