Risk Management & Patient Safety Coordinator

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2525 S DOWNING ST

City:

DENVER

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80210

Job Description:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders and departments to guide and implement risk reduction strategies and physician-related quality improvement processes consistent with established safety principles.

• Improves consistent delivery of evidence-based care and reduces preventable harm by focusing on reliability and applying principles of a highly reliable organization.

• Nurtures a culture of safety and high reliability through analyzing Safety Culture data, supporting psychological safety, and learning systems.

• Identifies and reports occurrences with potential claims to the Director of Risk Management per established protocol.

• Leads and coordinates proactive and reactive patient safety initiatives, including root cause analysis, failure mode effect analysis, and significant event review.

• Analyzes processes, significant events, and data to develop appropriate risk reduction strategies and process improvement initiatives.

• Assists in the design, development, methodologies, and tools for quality processes, decision making, advanced analytics, and planning related to patient safety.

• Develops evidence-based education for employees and providers on pertinent Risk Management and Patient Safety issues identified through tracking and trending of events and root cause analysis.

• Ensures Patient Safety and Risk Management activities and processes comply with the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act.

• Utilizes knowledge of evidence-based practices and literature to develop and implement provider-based initiatives supporting the Organizational Vision, Clinical Excellence, and the Patient Safety Plan.

• Participates in assigned medical group committees related to safety, quality of clinical care, and patient experience.

• Engages key stakeholders to establish patient safety metrics and embed safety principles to create a highly reliable organization.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills [Required]
• Understand medical technology, terminology medical procedures/treatments, their usual risks, and expected outcomes [Required]
• Ability to build relationships and facilitate multidisciplinary groups. [Required]
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload and possess the ability to work under pressure and deadlines. [Required]
• Possesses strong knowledge of Federal Legislation and State Statutes relevant to Risk Management and Patient Safety activities (i.e. PSQIA) [Required]
• Ability to research, prepare comprehensive reports, and recommend and implement successful strategies. [Required]
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite [Required]
• Hospital and/or Medical Group operational knowledge [Preferred]
• Healthcare supervisory experience [Preferred]
• Proficiency in Cerner, Athena, and Risk Management Software [Preferred]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]

Work Experience:

• 2+ experience in a healthcare-related field [Required]
• Previous experience in Risk Management [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:
• Bachelor's Degree OR 6+ years of related experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) [Preferred]
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Preferred]
• Six Sigma [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$75,795.20 - $140,961.60

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.