Patient Safety Lead

Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Patient Safety Lead RN is responsible for leading patient safety programs and regulatory initiatives to improve patient outcomes through implementation and evaluation of process improvements.

Responsible for facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings, collating data, presenting findings, and independently carrying out other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities
Works in collaboration with the Chief Patient Safety Officer, Chief Quality Officer, and Sr. Principal of Regulatory Compliance and Facilities on the following key functions:

• Performs and manages systemwide investigational reviews to determine if event meets the criteria of an adverse event or California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) definition of a Never Event
• Facilitates the formation and ongoing progress of interdisciplinary event analysis using appropriate tool such as Root Cause Analysis (RCAs), Case Reviews, and Risk Analysis.
• Responds to regulatory visits, coordinates investigation needs
• Facilitates preparatory activities for regulatory agencies and assists departments in identifying and correcting regulatory compliance issues.
• Uses independent clinical judgment to respond to investigations and quality of care concerns presented by surveyors or regulatory agencies and insurance carriers.
• Utilizes knowledge of clinical settings, regulatory standards, professional organizations, and best practices to lead and/or support performance improvement initiatives.
• Applies data and statistical analysis to drive patient outcomes
• Promotes patient safety principles through dissemination of education and shared learnings.
• Works collaboratively with leadership and staff to identify possible or actual risk to patients and to ensure continuous patient safety improvement.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, quality, patient safety, performance improvement processes and methodologies
• Knowledgeable on applicable title 22, DNV, and CMS regulations around patient safety and regulatory compliance in acute care setting.
• Supports organizational and department goals and priorities

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, MSN preferred
• Minimum three years' experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Minimum five years' experience in an adult care hospital setting preferred

License Required
Current CA license to practice as a Registered Nurse

Certifications Preferred

• CPHQ certification
• CPPS certification

About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit: .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.