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Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Safety Specialist in Edison, New Jersey
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Patient Safety Specialist acts in conjunction with the HMH Patient Safety Officer and local Directors/Managers of Patient Safety & Quality to provide guidance for safety initiatives, including data analysis, identification of issues and recommendation. The Patient Safety Specialist collaborates with local safety leaders and HMH safety council members to achieve transformational and sustainable safety strategies using project/program management, process and system mapping, reliability science, data analysis, evidence based best practices and improvement strategies. These components and a partnership with frontline experts of clinical operations will provide structure and oversight to improve patient and team member safety. The identification, planning and execution of safety projects is necessary in order to deliver successful sustainable results and build a strong and sustainable culture of safety for patients and team members.
Prior clinical/ healthcare experience is strongly preferred for this position.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
5 years of increasing responsibility related to data analysis, presentation and desire to participate in patient safety work.
Bachelor's Degree.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software including Google applications including Sheets, Docs and Slides
Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present to various levels within the organization.
CPPS within one year of hire.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :
Performance Improvement experience.
Experience in statistics or research.
Understanding of The Joint Commission and Regulatory Standards.
Master's degree.
Licenses and Certifications Required :
Certified Professional in Patient Safety within 1 years of entering position.
Open School Patient Safety Basic Safety Certification within 6 months of entering position.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred :
Certified Professional in Patient Safety.
Open School Patient Safety Basic Safety Certification.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Starting at $82,513.60 Annually
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.