Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is committed to enhancing the safety of care provided to patients. The Quality Manager for Patient Safety will help in the development and implementation of various components of the patient safety program. Components of the program include but are not limited to: creating a culture of safety, accreditation and regulatory compliance, monitoring performance, education and awareness, performance improvement, event reporting, sentinel event and root cause analysis, proactive risk assessments and reward and recognition initiatives.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Patient Safety, assists in the development and implementation of various patient safety program initiatives aimed at improving care and reducing harm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse. 1 year of relevant experience required.

• Six Sigma yellow belt or higher preferred

• Minimum 5 years preferred experience in an acute clinical setting with demonstrated expertise in areas of health care quality & patient safety.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.

• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.

• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.

• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• And much more!

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

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