Senior Safety and Risk Specialist

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to patient safety. This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall safety and quality of patient care within the hospital.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Lead and oversee the hospital's patient safety program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify potential risks to patient safety within the hospital environment.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze data to determine root causes and contributing factors.
• Lead or contribute to investigations into adverse events, near misses, and other safety-related incidents.
• Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations for serious patient safety incidents.
• Communicate patient safety recommendations, trends, and lessons learned to hospital leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to integrate patient safety principles into daily practices.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting 3-5 years required

• In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.