Fresenius Medical Care · 4 days ago
Director of Patient Safety
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $196K/yr
6+ years expFresenius Medical Care is a leading provider of kidney care services, and they are seeking a Director of Patient Safety to oversee patient safety operations and compliance. The role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance patient safety and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while providing support and guidance to clinical staff.
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Responsibilities
Provides SME and participates in the day to day Patient Safety Department Operations to ensure the operations effective achievement of goals within the assigned business unit
Coordinates activities with the appropriate interdisciplinary teams in corporate, field staff, or operations related to serious events, medical device complaints/problems, human resource and interdivisional and interdepartmental problems that affect clinical operations and outcomes. Provide direction to facilities regarding completion of required reports collaborating with Corporate Law Department and Risk Management as necessary
Reviews health records as necessary to assess and evaluate the appropriateness of care and treatment
Assists clinical management and staff with understanding and maintaining compliance with ESRD regulatory requirements including Subpart U-conditions of coverage, Federal and State regulations
Assists facilities in the implementation of annual Safety and Clinical Services Department initiatives such as, Influenza Vaccine Program, 5 Diamond Program, Hand Hygiene and Hepatitis initiatives
Acts as a resource for patients to address concerns and questions
Acts as a clinical resource to facilities, area and regional management, and corporate staff and physicians collaborating with the pertinent Regulatory Affairs staff, Education staff, Technical Services, Renal Therapies Group and other company groups to ensure the appropriate interpretation and adherence to company compliance and other department policies, to assist in identifying potential areas of non-compliance and to communicate identified problems and compliance initiatives to the field
Assists in resolving legal and litigation issues with the goal of diminishing expenses to the Company
Assists in the development of business integrity related policies and procedures
Develops educational materials and audit tools for Clinical and Corporate staff
Develops quality improvement plans when expected clinical outcomes are not met
Guides clinical practice via program development utilizing training manuals and other educational materials, consultation, review of current literature etc
Develops clinical policies and procedures related to machine technology used in facilities
Identifies data elements for use in future clinical quality programs, initiatives, policies and procedures
Assists the Medical Record Management Department to develop policy and training programs related to Clinical Quality
Contributes to ensuring quality of care for all home patients by providing input to Home Therapy policies and procedures
Addresses product issues and selection and to develop procedures for FDA approval for new products and product changes
Provides guidance, interpretation and subject matter expertise to the organization regarding inquiries about clinical policies and procedures, clinical standards, as well as professional practice
Maintains key relationships with Value Based Services Support Departments and Leads, Medical Department, Education Department, Technical Services Department, Legal and compliance Departments, Operations Leadership
Provides assistance to staff with complex tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative
Escalates difficult/complex issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current unrestricted license as an RN-Registered Nurse
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, healthcare preferred
8 - 12 years' related patient care experience in a clinical dialysis setting; or a Master's degree with 6 years' experience; or equivalent directly related work experience
Exemplary Customer Service, interpersonal, collaboration and relationship skills
Proficient computer skills essential; web-based collaboration and document management platform, Microsoft Office and Visio
Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
Ability to prioritize and manage multi-dimensional health care related activities
Preferred
Advanced degree desirable
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred
2+ years' experience as a Clinical Manager preferred
Certification in Patient Safety desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Turk
CEO of Care Enablement and Member of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care
Recent News
2025-11-19
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