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Job Title: Patient Safety Officer/Risk Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day
Location: Mercy Fitz

Position Purpose

The Patient Safety Officer/ Risk Manager manages, coordinates and facilitates the hospital patient safety activities. Supports the achievement of zero preventable harm for patients, colleagues, and the communities we serve, while protecting the assets of the Ministry. In collaboration with leadership is accountable to develop and maintain the risk management program. Provides risk management education to colleagues. Conducts investigations and identifies improvement opportunities for near misses and adverse events. Supports claims management activities related to incidents and litigated cases.

As a “Patient Safety Officer/Risk Management” you will:

• Event Reporting System Management
• Provides oversight and management of the event reporting system. This includes assuring that the event reporting data is accurate and complete prior to closing the file timely.
• Identifies and reports to key stakeholders events that are Serious Adverse Events, Sentinel Events, or potential claims.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilizing various reports within the event reporting system to obtain information/data/trends/etc. for analysis and meetings.
• Reinforces that the principles of Just Culture be adhered to during the event submission and management process.
• Develop and/or be involved in Frontline User training
• Captures and identifies learning opportunities from near misses and good catches. Encourages reporting so that prevention measures and best practices can be implemented.
• Implements a system to track patient safety concerns and reports findings to key stakeholders including leadership.
• Enters or transfers into ClearSight any events that could result in claims.

• Root Cause Analysis Support

Minimum Qualifications:

o   Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Registered Nurse, Healthcare Administration, Business, Legal or Risk Management field or comparable education and/or experience.

o   Master’s degree in a related field, Preferred

o   Preferred three years’ experience in risk management, quality management, or insurance related.

o   CPHRM, ARM or other nationally recognized health care risk management certification required or within one year of hire.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills.

·         Must be able to work independently and on a team.

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, spreadsheets, internet skills and e-mail.

·         Upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization, assists with and participates in activities and programs with other organizations as appropriate.

FT/PT Benefit eligible Roles:

**0.4 FTE (16 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.  Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.