<p>Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere</p> <p>Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.</p> <p>This job is HYBRID.</p> <p>FTE: 1.000000</p> <p>Shift: Shift 1</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Director of Patient Safety is responsible for leading and implementing patient safety initiatives to enhance the quality of care and minimize risks within the healthcare organization (South Region). This role involves being a thought leader and expert on concepts of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) where the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the safety event review process, analyzing adverse events, and developing safety programs in the South Region. The Director interfaces with clinicians, physicians and APPs regularly as part of the care team. The Director collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders in the South Region to foster a culture of safety, improve patient outcomes, and drive continuous process improvements.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety, risk management, or quality improvement within a healthcare setting. Leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare system.</p> <p>EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in a healthcare or related business field is required.</p> <p>TRAINING DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>In-depth knowledge of patient safety science, quality outcomes indicators, and the ability to interpret relevant regulations.</p> <p>SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and safety best practices. Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable safety initiatives. Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Proficiency in patient safety event reporting tools and quality improvement methodologies. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to address safety challenges. Ability to influence and engage multidisciplinary teams in patient safety efforts. Prior experience working in an academic medical center or within a highly matrixed complex healthcare delivery organization is preferred.</p> <p>LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent certification required within 1 year.</p> <p>Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health</p> <p>Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:</p> <ul> <li>Paid time off </li><li>Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities </li><li>Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin </li><li>Referral bonuses </li><li>Retirement plan - 403b </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics </li><li>Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available </li></ul> <p>The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.</p>