Manager Patient Safety

Position Title: Manager Patient Safety Department: Patient Safety Department Job Description: Job Description General Description: Position is responsible for the supervision of clinical and administrative staff, the implementation and follow up on patient safety initiatives and creating a culture of safety in all OU Health areas. Takes a scientific approach to analyzing risk, identifying areas of concern, and implementing programs and policies that reduce the incidence of errors and improve patient outcomes. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Responsible for balancing workloads of personnel, monitoring compliance with departmental policies, establishing departmental priorities and enforcing a culture of collaboration within the larger organization. Conducts annual performance reviews with staff and serves as a mentor as well as a leader. Identifies patient event trends through a daily review of all event reports from RLDatix. Participates in Root Cause Analysis meetings and takes lead on all Action Plan follow up and completion. Creates and distributes patient safety initiative metrics and monitoring reports to leadership. Works with the Patient Safety Officer to set and achieve patient safety goals. Identifies and coordinates industry and service provider resources and tools to elevate the OUH patient safety program. Serves as a resource for providers and staff in all areas concerning patient safety. General Responsibilities: Serves as a department representative and contributing member on various committees. Participates in after-hours and weekend call rotation regarding patient safety concerns/event from patients, visitors, physicians, and employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in healthcare related field required. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in healthcare, clinical, patient safety, regulatory, or risk management roles AND at least three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare required License(s)/Certification(s)/Registrations(s): Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) required, or attainment within 12 months from hire date. AND Six Sigma or LEAN or Team STEPPS. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work collaboratively with all groups of people including leadership Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety principles. Proficient with MS Office products. Strong analytical, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to work in a challenging, varied, and fast paced environment with multiple high priority deliverables. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. 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