Patient Safety Manager

Job Code: CI1018

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Safety Manager has the responsibility and accountability for directing, managing, or overseeing the patient safety program at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper facilities as assigned. As such, provides leadership and strategic direction in developing a culture of safety in identifying opportunities and initiatives to enhance patient safety. This role will coordinate with leaders to develop and monitor the patient safety program which includes a strategic and operational plan to enhance patient safety. The patient safety manager will design and implement ongoing education to facilitate understanding and implementation of patient safety standards and principles. This leadership role will coordinate efforts with leaders towards process improvements that will support the reduction of unintended adverse patient outcomes.

Communication: Demonstrates effective interpersonal communications skills. 

Engages in active listening, asking questions when appropriate.   Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations when requested.   Effectively uses various technology communication methods to keep stakeholders informed of progress of projects and/or issues.  Maintains good working relationships and rapport with project stakeholders, as well as internal and external clients and or vendors. 

Teamwork: Seeks opportunities to increase business satisfaction and deepen relationships. 

Improves team performance by mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation. 

Professional Competency: Enhances professional competency through continuing education and researching of material internally or externally. 

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.   Uses critical thinking to assist in decision making and issue resolution.  Updates professional skills by taking educational classes as needed. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare required. Quality improvement experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Knowledge of risk management principles and issues regarding patient safety. Superior interpersonal skills. Strong leadership qualities (i.e., management, organizational, analytical, and relationship development). Effective written and oral communication and facilitation skills. Clinical knowledge and background. Ability to identify and implement patient safety initiatives. Understanding of change management. Ability to build teams. Creative, self-motivated, and critical thinking.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.