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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Patient Safety Supervisor (M-F, 6:45am - 3:15pm)
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What they do
A Patient Safety Manager is responsible for maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's patient safety program and may provide support in developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
$98,908 / year median in Tennessee
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Discover Vanderbilt Health :
With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.Organization:
Patient Safety Team Supervisor Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Assists department leadership in daily management operations. Assists department leadership in assuring quality of work and measuring and improving customer service. Responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a team to optimize staffing and serve as a resource to team members both on the team and unit nursing colleagues. .KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in development/management of daily work schedules, daily operations, and new employee orientation, ongoing training and performance evaluations.
- Makes frequent rounds of behavioral health, medical hold, and at-risk patients. Identifies and corrects areas of opportunity.
- Conducts quality & safety inspections and documents findings. Provides constructive and positive feedback to staff regarding inspection results. Ensures safe completion of work assignments.
- Initiates contact and establishes positive relationships with key nursing leaders to ensure satisfaction with service.
- Addresses patient safety issues promptly with communication back to nursing leaders and key employees. Documents patient safety concerns and develops resolution with department leadership.
- Works as a member of the Patient Safety Team, as needed.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
- Human Growth & Development (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of human growth and development in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Facilitation of Positive Coping Strategies (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of facilitation of positive coping strategies in practical applications of a difficult nature.
- Vital Signs (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of taking vital signs in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting ColleaguesDevelops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areasBuilds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationshipsCommunicates Effectively:
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services- Serves Others with
Compassion:
Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address themSolves Complex Problems:
Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:
Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.Ensuring High Quality:
Performs Excellent Work:
Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptlyEnsures Continuous Improvement:
Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:
Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.Managing Resources Effectively:
Demonstrates Accountability:
Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closureStewards Organizational Resources:
Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/areaMakes Data Driven Decisions:
Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering InnovationGenerates New Ideas:
Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approachesApplies Technology:
Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges- Adapts to