JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for the development and oversight of the organization’s Patient Safety program and its associated initiatives. The Patient Safety Specialist serves as the point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders on patient safety issues. The Patient Safety Specialist works to minimize incidents that may impact the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, contractors, and visitors.

The professional in this job is responsible for:
Patient Safety:
• Responsible for conducting and coordinating multiple performance improvement functions that foster quality improvement, patient safety, early intervention for potential risk management concerns, and accreditation requirements for the St. Peter’s Health system.
• Works in close collaboration with the Director of Quality to develop structures, processes and policies to assure organizational compliance with accreditation standards, fe...