Legacy Health · 2 weeks ago
Patient Safety Program Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$48.91/hr - $72.88/hr
5+ years expLegacy Health is dedicated to ensuring the safety of patients and creating a welcoming environment. The Patient Safety Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing patient safety and risk management initiatives, fostering a culture of safety, and ensuring compliance with standards at a specific hospital site.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Overseeing and implementing patient safety and risk management initiatives at the site level
Coordinating and leading patient safety efforts within a specific hospital site
Ensuring compliance with system-wide patient safety and risk management standards
Fostering a culture of safety
Mitigating risks
Promoting continuous improvement in patient safety practices at the site level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (required)
A minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety or a related field (required)
Advanced expertise in patient safety principles and best practices, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
Demonstrated facilitation skills, fostering productive discussions and problem-solving within teams and committees
Effective team management abilities, providing direction, support, and motivation to achieve patient safety goals
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, facilitating effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Proficient in program coordination, leading patient safety initiatives at the site level and promoting a culture of safety
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in patient safety practices
Strong understanding of risk management principles and strategies, mitigating potential risks to enhance patient safety
Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent within 12 months of hire
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Experience in clinical healthcare role or nursing (preferred)
Experience in program management within a healthcare setting (preferred)
Company
Legacy Health
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Correia
President & Chief Executive Officer
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