Patient Safety Specialist     


Position Summary

Reporting to the Patient Safety Risk Manager, supports the daily operations of patient safety and clinical risk management including coordination of incident report event identification, classification, tracking trends, investigations, and development of action plans for improvement. 

 

Full Time- Day Shift - M-F

Responsibilities

•    Ensures timely screening and monitoring of all safety reported events, escalating concerns, trends, high harm, or serious near miss events to leadership in a timely manner

•    Assists in response to requests for interrogatories related to claims and litigation

•    Assists with employee and provider risk management education and orientation

•    Supports development and maintenance of patient safety education programs

•    Conducts risk assessments and assists with corrective action plans related to patient safety concerns

•    Participates in Root Cause Analysis processes as assigned and follows up on action plans

•    Coordinates product recall processes

•    Coordinates provider peer review

•    A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as well as strong clinical skills

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    BSN required 

•    Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program 

•    State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho 

•    3 years’ healthcare experience required

•    Patient safety or risk management certification preferred 

 

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to lift and move up to 10lbs

•    Must be able to maintain a sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in an office job

•    Repetitive movements

 

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! 

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.  

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.