Director of Patient Safety

Overview

The Patient Safety Director is responsible for directing and managing the facilities Risk Management Program, with the goal of protecting the institution from fortuitous loss. The Patient Safety Director advises and consults with Senior Leadership and the Board on potential sources of loss, develops strategies to prevent loss, and makes decisions regarding appropriate loss prevention approaches. Top reasons to love this job: - Work for the only acute care hospital in the TriCounty area that offers open heart surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center accredited by the Joint Commission and an Accredited Chest Pain Center - Competitive salary offered - Full benefits package available “Must-Have” Skills for the job: - Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare related field required, Master’s Degree preferred - Florida RN licensure required; Florida license as Health Care Risk Manager required - 3+ years’ experience in Patient Safety, Risk in an acute hospital environment - 3+ years bedside nursing experience in acute care setting strongly preferred - Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) required; If not already CPPS, must obtain certification within first year of hire. - If not already a Master Trainer, must obtain with 12 months of hire

Benefits

Company

One of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprised of locally managed facilities that include hundreds of hospitals and freestanding surgery centers located across the United States.