Patient Safety Officer
Overview: Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • BSN obtained within 12 months of hire date into this position • Working knowledge of nursing in a hospital setting • Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements as they relate to patient safety and performance improvement • Working knowledge of quality improvement tools, data analysis and statistics, and publicly reported patient safety initiatives • Well developed communication skills, both oral and written Licensure/Registration/Certification: • Alabama RN License Desired Qualifications: • MSN or MN • Experience with the Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis processes • Ability to critically analyze reasearch articles and appropriately apply findings to practice • Successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Leader education master's program or experience in a CNL role • CPHQ certification Responsibilities: Establishes and coordinates a System wide patient safety program that fosters ongoing improvement in patient safety and complies with accreditation and regulatory standards. Works with executives, management, hospital and medical staff to develop a culture of safety and medical error prevention. Apply tot his job