Patient Safety Officer

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Assists the Administrator and Director of Patient Safety with the facility's Patient Safety activities which include complying with patient safety-related standards by TJC, MCARE, and the DOH; conducting educational programs; etc. Reviews, formulates, and makes recommendations for organizational change.

Job Duties

• Conducts systems analysis to uncover and identify patterns that could result in potential patient harm.
• Ensures proper reporting to the Department of Health for serious events, incidents, and infrastructure failures in accordance with Act 13.
• Assists clinical chairs and department heads in designing Patient safety related programs within their departments.
• Ensures compliance with various codes, laws, rules, and regulations concerning patient safety.
• Provides feedback to the respective department on issues identified.
• Investigates ACT 13 cases and creates appropriate documentation.
• Develops and presents educational programs regarding patient safety concerns and trends.
• Assists with planning and implementing a facility/system-wide Patient Safety Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field.
• 5 years of clinical experience in a Pennsylvania hospital.
• Knowledge of patient safety related principles and risk management concepts.
• Proficiency in the implementation of regulations from regulatory agencies to include, but not limited to, TJC, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, MCARE, etc.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in nursing or related field.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

3435 Winchester Rd

Primary Location:

Winchester Building

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Salaried

Department:

1004-09549 COH - Patient Safety