Position Details
Patient Safety Rn Apply
Patient Safety Officer, Patient Safety RN (KFH/HP)
Location: Onsite Downey, CA 90242
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: USD $155,000 $169,900 / year + up to 10% Annual Bonus
Vendor Fee: $4500
Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Officer (RN) to lead patient safety initiatives and foster a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Downey, CA-a Level III Trauma and Stroke-Certified Center with 350 400 beds. This role demands a clinically strong RN with recent acute care experience and proven leadership in patient safety and risk reduction.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead patient safety programs and initiatives in alignment with hospital and regional standards.
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Conduct comprehensive medical chart reviews to assess patient safety events, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Drive and oversee root cause analyses, event investigations, and corrective action planning.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Nursing, Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff to strengthen patient safety outcomes.
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Provide guidance and serve as the subject-matter expert in patient safety practices, California regulatory reporting, and performance improvement processes.
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Act as interim leader in the Director of Risk role when needed.
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Active RN license in the state of California.
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Recent leadership experience (with or without direct reports) in Patient Safety within an acute care hospital setting.
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Strong clinical background in Adult Critical Care, ICU, ED, or Med-Surg.
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Ability to perform chart reviews and assess potential safety or risk issues with sound clinical judgment.
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Minimum 5 years of acute care RN experience.
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Formal Patient Safety Officer training or certification (e.g., ASHRM).
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Experience in a Magnet-designated hospital environment.
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Familiarity with TEAMSTEPPS, root cause analysis, cause mapping, and California reporting regulations.
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Strong operational understanding of hospital safety committees and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Experience with Level III Trauma or Stroke Center operations is highly desirable.
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Bonus: Up to 10% of annual salary based on department and regional metrics.
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Relocation: Not available.
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Sponsorship: Not available.
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Equity: None.
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Reports To: Director of Risk (may serve as interim).
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Team Culture: Collaborative and clinically driven environment with outstanding nursing leadership and advancement opportunities.
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Work Hours: Flexible.
