Patient Safety and Risk Management Specialist

Coordinate hospital-wide patient safety initiatives and daily operations at Salem Hospital, collaborating with Directors, Managers, and hospital leadership to advance Informed High Reliability concepts. Facilitate the internal medical peer review process, analyze serious patient concerns and adverse events, and assist in preparing for regulatory or accreditation agency visits. Maintain confidentiality of peer review and risk management information while recommending corrective actions to reduce risk. Assist in reviewing hospital policies, identifying implementation barriers, and providing education to nurses and physicians on non-punitive reporting and error prevention. Must be available for hospital-declared emergencies and regulatory reviews. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field with 1-2 years of healthcare experience.