Manager Patient Safety

Job Summary

Are you passionate about patient safety and ready to lead transformative change in healthcare? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Patient Safety Manager to join our team at Corewell Health. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive safety programs aimed at enhancing patient well-being within our delivery system. We are not just looking for someone who understands health care safety; we need a trailblazer who thrives on discovery and innovation. You will champion a culture that embraces patient inclusion and empowerment, collaborating with patients, families, colleagues, and the community to drive impactful change. Your clinical expertise will be invaluable as you navigate complex safety strategies, process improvements and regulatory compliance. If you are energized by the prospect of transforming patient safety practices and leading a dedicated team through innovation, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare - one innovative idea at a time.

Essential Functions

Develops, implements, and manages integrated Safety programs in order to improve the safety and experience of Corewell Health Delivery System patients and employees.Develops, implements, and maintains safety and experience policies, procedures and processes that support the provision of safe, effective, and high value services.Drives and demonstrates a culture that seeks to know, include, and empower patients, families, colleagues, and the community.Using data and experience, acts as an influential consultant and leader to executives, directors, managers, physicians, and departments regarding safety and experience strategies and issues.Works collaboratively with Staff Development to develop, implement and review safety education and training requirements / programs to meet the needs of staff. Acts as an educational resource providing education and/or resource material needed for training and education as needed/requested.Develops, leads, and directs process improvement activities to monitor and improve clinical care, employee safety, and patient experience. Follows up to ensure compliance.Participates in the identification, root cause analysis, problem solving, implementation and evaluation of the reporting of safety events in collaboration with key organizational stakeholders (eg, Senior Operations Team for Quality, Senior Operations Team for Safety, Risk and Compliance and the managers of (safety and accreditation and environmental).Participates in the development and as appropriate approval of budget items supportive of safety and experience initiatives. Reviews budget performance. Provides input into major capital expenses related to safety and experience.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health care management or related field5 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities within Safety, Reliability, and/or Consumer/Patient Experience5 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities within Leadership roles and mentoring for peer leaders throughout the organization

Preferred

Master's Degree MPH or MBA with clinical or healthcare related experience

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Quality Safety and Experience - CH West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.