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Mass General Brigham Patient Safety SpecialistSupport the Sr. Manager of Patient Safety, Risk at Salem Hospital in coordinating hospital-wide patient safety initiatives and daily work at Salem Hospital. Contributes to advancing Informed High Reliability concepts and requires frequent collaboration with Directors, Managers, hospital leadership, and staff within the Department of Quality. Assist in coordinating projects across academic and operational departments and support other patient safety staff members as needed. Because this role is in an environment of active change management, the specialist will need to demonstrate flexibility and open-mindedness, as the contours of this position will evolve over timeDoes this position require Patient Care?NoEssential FunctionsCollaborate with Department Chairs and Patient Care Services to facilitate the internal medical peer review process and assist in analyzing serious patient concerns and adverse events.Participate in the analysis of adverse events and serious patient concerns and assist in preparation for regulatory or accreditation agency visits. Maintain confidentiality of peer review, performance improvement, and risk management information.Help recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and support interventions in collaboration with CRICO and hospital-based improvement teams.Assist in the review and development of hospital policies related to patient safety.Help identify barriers to implementing the improvement plan and collaborate with hospital leaders to develop strategies to overcome them.Provide education and support to nurses, physicians, and committees on patient safety topics, including non-punitive reporting and error prevention.Contribute to the orientation and ongoing training of department staff as directed.Assist in preparing presentations for committees and clinical groups under the guidance of the Patient Safety Manager and clinical leaders.Must be available to work in the case of a hospital-declared emergency. Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.EducationBachelor's Degree Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or Related Field of Study requiredExperienceExperience with computer and Internet 1-2 years requiredHealthcare experience with clinical background 1-2 years preferredExperience working in a large healthcare organization 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPresentation skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Project management skills.Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote Type HybridWork Location 81 Highland AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $63,648.00 - $92,570.40/AnnualEEO Statement:3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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