• Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

    Kaleida Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

     

    Location of Job** **: US:NY:Buffalo

     

    Work Type** **: Full-Time

     

    Shift 1

    Job Description

    Under the direction of the department leadership the incumbent is responsible for accreditation activities by developing and leading clinical teams in DNV, DOH and similar organizations in accreditation activities and audit. Supports the quality department in developing, leading and analyzing outcomes of initiatives throughout assigned site or area.

     

    Education And Credentials

     

    BA/BS required. BS in Nursing or health care preferred.** **Certification in Lean Six Sigma, CPQ, CPPS, IHI or other recognized process improvement training preferred.** **Registered nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Pharmacist, or other healthcare professional licensure preferred.

    Experience

    5 years of experience clinical work in a health care work environment required. 3 years of experience in Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance preferred.

     

    Working Conditions

    Essential:

    * Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

    Job Details

    Department: OCH Quality

    Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

     

    Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

    On Call Required: No

    **With Rotation:** No

    **Scheduled Work Hours:** 8a-4p

     

    Work Arrangement: Onsite

     

    Union Code: N00 - Non Union KH

    Requisition ID#: 8678

    Recruiter: Andria R. Getz

     

    Grade: EX213

    Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

    **Salary Range:** $67,938.00 - $93,414.75

    *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

     

    _Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_

     

    **Position** Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

    **Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Corporate Administration | Full-Time

    **Req ID** null

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.

     

    Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

     

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