Senior Safety and Risk Specialist

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
-Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
-Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
-Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
-Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
-Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
-Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
-Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Hybrid

 

2014 Washington Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78,000.00 - $113,453.60/Annual

Grade

7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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