Patient Safety Specialist RN Acute

• Performing professional activities associated with the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) patient safety program focused on reducing harm, promoting a culture of safety and driving a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
• Playing a lead role in the response to serious safety events, major unanticipated clinical events and high-risk near-miss events
• Facilitating and managing the investigation, analysis, classification and corrective action planning using patient safety science principles and the tools of the Virginia Mason Production System
• Assuring standards around patient and family communication pathways and team member support pathways are followed
• Taking an active role in the implementation of effective strategies and best practices designed to strengthen a culture of safety
• Conducting and/or facilitating the investigation, analysis, classification and corrective action planning for serious safety events, major unanticipated clinical events and high-risk, near-miss events
• Providing project management support, within scope of position, on assigned projects that support overall VMFH Quality and Safety strategies and goals

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Three years of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities
• Current RN licensure by the Washington State Nursing Commission
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent is preferred

Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent

• Medical
• Prescription drug
• Dental
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings