LOCATION: Los Angeles County (CA)
Excellent opportunity to be a part of a not-for-profit and comprehensive healthcare network that provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Work in an environment that is committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals, where every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Grow your career in an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Join over 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serving in over 50 hospitals with advancing best practices and continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Here, your voice matters! As a caregiver here, you are not simply valued – you’re invaluable! Thrive in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding commitment and mutual respect.
Under the general supervision of the Director Risk Management, the Patient Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing systems and processes to ensure the safety of patients.
This includes monitoring and analyzing patient safety data, developing, and implementing improvement initiatives to prevent errors and accidents, conducting safety training for staff, and investigating and addressing any incidents that compromise patient safety. The Patient Safety Manager develops education and works to influence leaders to achieve measurable improvements in patient safety that will support the sustainability of reductions in medical/healthcare errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. A high priority of the Patient Safety Manager is to create a culture of safety within the hospital that prioritizes the well-being of patients and minimizes the risk of harm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing or Healthcare related field
- Within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card – National Organization
- Five (5) years: Acute care hospital
(Preferred)
- Master’s Degree – Nursing or Healthcare related field
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) upon hire
- Two (2) years – Patient safety experience
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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