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Ascension Health Patient Safety Specialist in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Your future role at a glance
Location: Tulsa, OK
Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management
Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Reducing Medical Errors & Harm: Finding and reducing risks, like medication mistakes or infections from the hospital, helps prevent harm to patients.
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: Utilizing proven safety protocols that help lower the risks tied to being in the hospital.
Investigating Incidents Systematically : When mistakes happen, investigating them thoroughly to find out what went wrong in the system, not just who made the error.
Ensuring Compliance & Reducing Risk: Ensuring the facility follows the necessary accreditation and government rules, which helps lower legal and financial risks.
Improving Quality of Care: Reviewing patient data to spot trends that lead to better health outcomes and greater patient satisfaction.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Prior Patient Safety experience conducting causal analyses, investigating events, conducting event reviews, etc. is preferred.
Ability to travel between OK Market Ascension facilities located in and near Tulsa and Bartlesville.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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