Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Maine
Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Patient Safety Specialist jobs
Patient Safety Specialist II- Safety & Compliance
- MaineHealth
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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Summary
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Position Summary
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The Patient Safety Specialist II will monitor and respond to patient safety events and risk management concerns, submit reports to regulatory agencies as required, debrief and support team members after safety events, analyze relevant data to identify gaps and reduce the likelihood of errors, help managers conduct risk assessments, review and help update relevant organizational policies, educate care team members about patient safety and risk management, and promote a culture of safety across the organization. The Patient Safety Specialist II will work with organizational leadership to assess and improve systems of care delivery, track patient safety indicators reported to CMS and develop plans to address gaps in performance, and represent the organization in state and regional initiatives for improving patient safety.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent training with at least five years of relevant healthcare experience, or Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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License/Certifications: N/A
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Experience: At least five years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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Familiarity with safety event reporting, safety investigations, claims management, and reporting to regulatory agencies required
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Familiarity with clinical quality measurement, national patient safety goals, and performance improvement tools and concepts, e.g., plan-do-study-act, required
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent preferred
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Familiarity with electronic health records preferred
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
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Collaborative and team oriented
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.Additional Information
MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org -
- 26 Days Ago
Security Guard- Patient Safety
- Everest Recovery Centers LLC
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Manchester, ME
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionEverest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for persons affected by addiction throug...
- 22 Days Ago
Patient Safety Attendant
- Northern Light Health
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Pittsfield, ME
FULL_TIME
- Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital Department : Security Work Type : Full Time FTE: 0.000100 : Per diem Work Schedule : No Hours Assigned Summary : Provides direct observation of a patient at ...
- 10 Days Ago
Patient Safety Attendant
- Northern Light Health
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Waterville, ME
FULL_TIME
- Northern Light Inland Hospital Department: Security Position is located: Inland Hospital Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.000100: Per diem Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned Summary : Provides direct observation o...
- 14 Days Ago
Patient Safety Technician
- Northern Light Health
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Foxcroft, ME
FULL_TIME
- Northern Light Mayo Hospital Department: Medical Surgical Unit Position is located: Mayo Hospital Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36 Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Summary: To provide a safe e...
- 26 Days Ago
Safety Specialist
- Reed & Reed Inc
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Woolwich, ME
FULL_TIME
- The successful candidate will support the Project Team in implementing the company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. Job Responsibilities: Maintain OSHA comp...
- 10 Days Ago
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Randstad Life Sciences US
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- Title: Clinical Trial Patient Safety Specialist Location: Remote | Based in IL Pay: $35-47/hr | Based on Location and Ex...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Adventist Health
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Boston, MA
- Healthcare Support Permanent Placement is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Assurance for a nursing job in Boston,...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Project Safety Consultant
- Corr Safety Professionals
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West Chester, PA
- Job Description Job Description Join a dynamic team where your contributions matter! As a CORR Safety Consultant, you'll...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Safety Specialist
- Mercy
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Ada, OK
- We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and ex...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Safety Specialist (PSS)- Lemoore, CA
- Credence Management Solutions, LLC
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Lemoore, CA
- Overview: Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist (PSS) to assist and advis...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Safety Coordinator
- HCA
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Portsmouth, NH
- Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Safety Specialist - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Corporate Plaza - FT Days
- Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc
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Oakwood, GA
- Job Category: Public Safety & Security Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality & Patient Safety Specialist Nurse (RN)
- K.A. Recruiting
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Boston, MA
- Boston Hospital Hiring Quality & Patient Safety RN Looking for someone who has implemented a quality program! The Qualit...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Patient Safety Specialist jobs
$59,990 to $81,307
Most Popular Cities in Maine for Patient Safety Specialist Jobs
What does a Patient Safety Specialist do?
Patient Safety Specialist in Beaumont, TX
Identifies and reports those which require notification to regulatory agencies, reviews for quality issues and opportunities to improve Failure to Rescue and refers to appropriate leaders.Serves as the chapter expert for selected Joint Commission chapters and CMS conditions of participation, including Performance Improvement and the National Patient Safety Goals.
January 27, 2020
Patient Safety Specialist in Queens Village, NY
ColumbiaDoctors (the Faculty Practice Organization) is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Specialist eager to lead our multispecialty practice organization's Quality Department in our mission of providing the most advanced, highest quality, safest, and most efficient care for our patients.
February 19, 2020
Patient Safety Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN
Identify and report to the Patient Safety/Accreditation Officer adverse occurrences, events, and unintended patient outcomes that are reportable to Regulatory Bodies (DHR, Joint Commission etc.).
December 25, 2019