What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT SAFETY OFFICER position at Boys Town?
Business : Boys Town National Research Hospital
Job Summary :
In a career as a Patient Safety Officer, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight of patient safety programs for the organization. Work collaboratively with Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) leadership to build effective programs for patient safety and error reduction.
Schedule : Full-Time, 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM Monday-Friday
Location : Downtown Clinic
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :
- Assists with directing, developing, and implementing hospital wide safety programs, policies and procedures that support patient safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Assists with mock surveys / tracer activities / rounds to evaluate compliance with policies and procedures and identify and communicate areas for improvement.
- Maintains expertise in current and proposed Joint Commission and CMS standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Assists with the development of safety policies and procedures that guide, support, and ensure that clinical services are provided in accordance with standards established through Joint Commission standards and state and federal regulations.
- Assists with the development of action plans and educational safety training programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards / regulations.
- Oversees the incident reporting system to monitor, trend and determine potential safety improvements.
- Coordinates the emergency management committee and preparedness activities.
- In collaboration with the emergency management committee and leadership, leads the workplace violence program.
- Coordinates the environment of care and safety committees in collaboration with Facilities leadership and facilitates review of associated management plans and programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results .
About Boys Town :
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities . A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
