Quality Patient Safety Specialist

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

BSN required. Masters preferred. Clinical degree required RN. CPPS or CPHQ preferred.

Experience

3-5 years’ experience combined with healthcare administration; minimum 1 year experience in clinical quality/patient safety.

Knowledge And Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and use of patient safety science and quality improvement methodologies / tools.

Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a administrative and clinical leadership, staff, Clinical Chairpersons, and other healthcare professionals

Ability to effectively interview individuals and groups from diverse professional backgrounds

Maintain strictness confidentiality of information

Ability to collect event information and organize into a coherent narrative

Highly self-motivated. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to work deadlines.

Ability to inspire trust and be seen as someone who provides support and assistance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent presentation skill including ability to speak before large audiences and prepare and provide Power Point presentations.

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new computer applications such as adverse event reporting software.