Under the general supervision of the Director of Qaulity Management, the Patient Safety Specialist will coordinate the patient safety programs within the OakBend Hospital System. The Patient Safety Specialist will work collaboratively with the hospital partnered facilities, and hospital’s contracted services. The Patient Safety Specialist will identify methods for reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse outcomes. The Patient Safety Specialist will facilitate safety assessments and coordinate the activities of the patient safety committees, educate physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on the system-based causes for medical error. The Patient Safety Specialist will communicate literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the hospital and facilitate implementation of the patient safety program within the hospital. The Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development of and implementation of Patient Safety improvement projects within the OakBend Hospital System while working in conjunction with Department leaders and clinical staff. The Patient Safety Specialist supports the collection, analysis and reporting of patient safety, performance improvement and patient safety. The Patient Safety Specialist promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, fosters team work and champions service excellence.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years’ experience in health care delivery systems with focus on quality/performance improvement preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.  Valid Drivers’ license and reliable transportation necessary as driving between campuses is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Ability to assess abstracts of patients to determine quality of care given.  Thorough knowledge of disease management.  Well-developed oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.