| Location | Austin, Texas |
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Director of Patient Safety to lead and expand a robust patient safety program focused on the elimination of avoidable harm and the promotion of a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will bring clinical leadership experience from an acute care setting and demonstrate expertise in patient safety, risk, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Advance the culture of safety by driving patient safety initiatives and proactive system redesign.
Reduce variation in care delivery by partnering with safety organizations and applying best practices.
Perform gap assessments, implement corrective actions, and monitor system improvements.
Investigate and analyze patient safety events and potential risks within the facility.
Lead credible root cause analyses and failure mode effect analyses.
Conduct routine patient safety rounds, empowering staff to report and resolve safety concerns.
Coordinate disclosure of serious safety events to patients and families.
Facilitate and analyze Culture of Safety Survey results to guide improvement efforts.
Encourage harm reporting and provide constructive feedback on incident reports.
Deliver patient safety training to new hires and provide ongoing education to staff and leaders.
Collaborate with executives and clinical leaders to meet national patient safety goals.
Oversee data collection, event benchmarking, and trend analysis for continuous improvement.
Work with legal counsel to support the resolution and defense of patient-related claims.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field (required); Master’s preferred
Licensure: Active RN license in the state of Texas or compact nursing state
Experience: Minimum 5 years in healthcare with a focus in patient safety, risk, or quality
Certification:
Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) – required or must be obtained within 12 months
Minimum education of BSN – required
MSN preferred