Oversight and strategic direction of the patient safety program for Holy Cross Health.
Lead others towards process improvements and risk identification/reduction.
Provide safety assessments and educate other practitioners.
Involved in all aspects of the Risk Management Patient Safety Department.
Develop strategic and operational plans to assure patient safety practices are evidence-based.
Assist in the management of insurance programs and loss control activities.
Promote loss prevention and ensure updates to safety/risk management policies.

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (other appropriate clinical background may be considered).
BLS certified preferred.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or health related field required (if other clinical background, appropriate clinical credentials and BA/BS required, graduate degree preferred).
Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in healthcare management with specific experience in healthcare risk management.
Strong analytical and writing ability.
Must be an adept communicator and have the ability to defuse potentially adversarial situations.
Effective negotiator.
Must be able to present educational programs to professional and management staff and physicians in a professional manner.
Ability to demonstrate technical skills in collecting, analyzing, and presenting information.
Ability to employ data-oriented software (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MIDAS+).
Effectively reads, writes, speaks and comprehends the English language.

Senior Risk Management – Patient Safety Coordinator

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