Safety and Quality Manager-OB/GYN

Responsibilities

• Accountable for incident investigation and reporting, and recommendation of quality improvement and risk management issue solutions.
• Supports excellence in the delivery of patient care services, patient management; the unit and clinical service objectives and the goals of the organization.
• Collaborates with leadership staff to ensure that the highest expectations of regulatory and professional standards are met.
• Serves as a resource for interdisciplinary standards relevant to the department.
• Maintains, reviews and updates all specialty policies in accordance with hospital, professional and regulatory standards.
• Identifies, responds to and investigates potential and actual risk management issues.
• Reports significant events to the appropriate regulatory agency and internal hospital staff.
• Tracks corrective action plans to completion.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to identify opportunities for improving patient outcomes, to reduce future risk and to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Affirms staff educational needs and develops training programs to address their needs.
• Provides individual and group education programs to meet corrective action goals; if applicable to specific department role, may be responsible for staff members to be appropriately credentialed, competent and have completed required educational programs.
• May assist in the development of new educational programs based on professional standards, performance improvement data and regulatory agency (i.e., JCAHO and the Department of Mental Hygiene) recommendations.
• May participate in relevant process improvement committees.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required, preferably in a health science.
• 3+ years experience with a preferred minimum of 2 years in a clinical role and exposure to quality and safety management.
• Current NYS clinical licensure in a relevant field (i.e., RN, NP, PA, Social Work, Mental Health Counselor, or related) is preferred.

About the Role

The Safety and Quality Manager is accountable for the incident investigation and reporting process, and identifying, assessing, reporting, educating and recommending solutions to quality improvement and risk management issues. This individual may also address educational, certification and competency issues for the staff, and coordinates JCAHO and other regulatory standards and related initiatives through interdisciplinary communication with leadership.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

Compensation

The salary range for the role is $96461 - $159161 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.