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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Shift: Part time day shift

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Teammate Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day continuous Teammate safety improvement for Roper St. Francis Healthcare. The Teammate Safety Specialist collaborates with key stakeholders to optimize the quality and safety culture across the healthcare system. The Specialist proficiently facilitates safety efforts and coaches’ others in the development of safety improvement with emphasis on root cause identification, process redesign and measurement, providing direction to departments on the planning of a systematic, organization–wide approach to continuous safety improvement with the goals of zero harm and Just Culture.

Essential Job Functions

+ Advocates for safety by participating in safety initiatives at the facility and unit level. Continuously looks for opportunities for safety improvement and developing action plans to address. Measures success of these action plans and creates the records and follow-up metrics for each activity; reassesses approach to maximize success.

+ Investigation of Teammate Safety Incidents and leads casual analyses, such as root cause analyses and compact cause analyses for teammate safety incidents.

+ Conduct regular rounding at RSFH facilities to identify and address any opportunities for safety improvementand monitor integrity of lead radiation shielding PPE. Respond timely to concerns or requests for assistance from teammates or managers regarding teammate safety issues or needs. Review and trend teammate injuries to identify opportunities for improvement.

+ Develops education and training programs addressing Teammate Safety based on needs assessment. Coordinates training for lift equipment for all new employees in collaboration with Professional Development Department.

+ Reports teammate safety trends and events to leaders and regulatory agencies as needed. Prepares narratives and statistical reports pertaining to teammate safety and dosimetry monitoring programs. Reviews, evaluates, and approves radioactive material users license and registration applications where appropriate.

Licensing/Certification

+ Clinical or professional licensure as applicable

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree or must be obtained within one year of employment in this role (required)

+ Master’s Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

+ RN or licensed patient care professional with 2 years of direct patient care experience and demonstrated knowledge of safety practices (required)

+ Work experience in healthcare quality, safety, or process improvement (preferred)

Training

+ N/A

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Life insurance w/AD&D

+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

+ Paid time off

+ Educational Assistance

+ And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

SS Quality - Patient Safety - Roper St Francis Healthcare

_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._