Overview

　　Overview:

　　As our Patient Safety Specialist RN Acute Care at VMFH Division Support Services,, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, you’ll be part of the patient safety program which is focused on promoting a culture of safety and driving HRO. Playing a lead in the response to serious safety events you will take an active role in implementing effective strategies and best practices designed to strengthen our culture of safety.

　　To thrive in this role, you must be a subject matter expert in the field of patient safety. Utilizing your analytical skills you will collect, analyze and interpret data to support decision making. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of safety and compliance standards within the organization. This is a great opportunity for RNs looking to transition away from the bedside.

　　About Us:

　　Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington State, CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employee physicians and affiliate providers.

　　If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsibilities:

　　Plays a key role in the response to serious safety events, major unanticipated clinical events and high-risk near-miss events facilitating and managing the investigation.

　　Takes an active role in implementing effective strategies and best practices to strengthen a culture of safety.

　　Providers subject matter expertise in the field of patient safety.

　　Manage complex parallel workstreams in response to serious unanticipated clinical events.

　　Provides coaching to others on communication to patients and families following adverse medical events.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).

　　Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Washington.

　　Three (3) Years or more related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

　　Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent preferred.

　　While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

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　　Pay Range

　　$44.63 - $64.72 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.