What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Officer -- QUALITY -- Mon Health Medical Center Main Campus position at Mon Health?
Job Summary
The Patient Safety Officer (PSO) is a vital member of the healthcare team, dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care quality within the hospital. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring patient safety programs, policies, and procedures aimed at reducing medical errors and adverse events.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement Safety Protocols: Design and enforce patient safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risks and improve overall patient care.
- Monitor and Analyze Data: Collect, analyze, and report on patient safety data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct Training and Education: Provide training and education to healthcare staff on patient safety practices and protocols to ensure compliance and awareness.
- Investigate Incidents: Lead investigations into patient safety incidents, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with medical, nursing, and administrative staff to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant patient safety regulations, standards, and guidelines set forth by accrediting bodies and government agencies.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients' safety, rights, and well-being, addressing concerns and complaints related to patient care.
The successful incumbent for this position should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to assess, collect, record & interpret data
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence large groups.
- Working knowledge of the principles and methods of research methodology, statistical analysis and report design.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
- Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
- Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization.
- Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
- Is a team player, collaborates and assists in leading, managing and monitoring integration, performance and transitions of MHS functions; embraces both the local and system teams and is an active collaborator with other system leaders sharing best practices and experiences.
Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement and patient safety.
- Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care.
- Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unfavorable results.
- Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a patient safety or quality improvement role.
- Certification: Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Excel and ability to analyze data for Performance Improvement planning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools; Project management skill preferred Licensure/Certification : Active WV Nursing License/Degree from accredited school of nursing
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related field is preferred.
Credentials
• Certification in Patient Safety (Required)
Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Mon Health Medical Center Main Campus
Location of Job: WV:Morgantown:Mon Health Medical Center
