Sr Safety Risk Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.

Essential Functions

• Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
• Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
• Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Location: 2014 Washington Street
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham

We believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.