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Form of work- This position primarily supports Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and surrounding clinics.
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Collaborates with organizational leadership and safety partners to assess and improve systems of care delivery, identify Serious Safety Events (SSEs) utilizing a standardized classification system and facilitate investigation and action plan development in response to SSEs. Responsible for reviewing, reporting and data trending of Patient Safety related events and near miss events. Facilitates Root Cause Analyses for SSEs across the health system and helps lead the organization and our people in adopting and embracing a culture of high reliability and safety as our focus in everything we do.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- Implements and monitors a Patient Safety Program that promotes a culture of safety and the prevention of avoidable harm. Provides expertise and support to identify, monitor, analyze, trend and mitigate potential risks to the organization. This department is responsible for all lines of business in all service locations.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure, or Bachelor`s degree in a healthcare or business related field with acute care risk management training or experience required.
- Five (5) years recent experience in an acute care setting and/or in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
- One (1) of the following required:
- CPPS within two (2) years of hire.
- CPHQ and two (2) years acute care Patient Safety experience.
- Five (5) years acute care Patient Safety or risk management experience.
- Recent experience in healthcare quality or Patient Safety preferred.
- Recent leadership experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Patient Safety - Knowledge of safe patient practices and procedures. Ability to identify deviations from safe patient practices and to instruct and promote safe patient practices.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt approach and process to offer best possible support to staff and patients.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS - Rarely
CLIMB - LADDER - Rarely
CLIMB - SCAFFOLDING - Rarely
CRAWL (hands & knees) - Rarely
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY - Rarely
PUSH (0-20 pounds force) - Rarely
PULL (0-20 pounds force) - Rarely
STAND - Occasionally
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE - Occasionally
WALK - INCLINE - Occasionally
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs - Occasionally
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs - Occasionally
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs - Occasionally
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds - Occasionally
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds - Occasionally
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) - Occasionally
SQUAT Repetitive - Occasionally
BEND FORWARD at waist - Occasionally
KNEEL (on knees) - Occasionally
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting - Occasionally
ROTATE TRUNK Standing - Occasionally
REACH - Forward - Occasionally
REACH - Upward - Occasionally
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists - Occasionally
SIT - Frequently
FINGER DEXTERITY - Frequently
PINCH Fingers - Frequently
GRASP Hand/Fist - Frequently
None specified
- Rarely
