Job Description

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966.  Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities.  Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals — Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease — achieved Pathway to Excellence™ designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

Collaborates in planning, developing and  implementing  the Patient Safety Plan throughout Harris Health System. Addresses areas of patient safety with individual departments. Maintains regulatory compliance in areas of patient safety. Ensures mandatory reporting requirements to local, state, and federal agencies as required. Uses recognized methods to identify gaps in processes and assist departments to implement strategies to increase the delivery of safe patient care. Must have the ability to manage complex issues and people. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and team building skills. This position demonstrates a high degree of responsibility, accountability, and autonomy.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
              Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Master's degree in a
              health care related field. Current State of Texas RN Licensure.

Work Experience:
              Five (5) years healthcare experience as a Registered Nurse with
              a minimum of three (3) years in risk management, patient safety,
              or quality management related activities preferred.

Management Experience:
              Two (2) years of leadership experience managing people,
              projects, etc.

Equipment Operated: Computer, calculator, fax, copier, camera.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:
              Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract)
              Writing/Composing; Reports

Other Skills:
              Analytical; Mathematics; Medical Terms; Research; P.C.

Advanced Education:
              Advance Training/Specialty:  Patient Safety certification (CPPS) within 2 years of employment
              Bachelor's Degree (Major): Nursing
              Master's Degree (Major): healthcare or related field preferred.

Work Schedule:
              Weekends; Holidays; Flexible; Travel

Other Requirements:
              Experience with forensic data entry and case reports.

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