Registered Nurse | RN - Patient Safety Officer (CPHRM)

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RN - Patient Safety Officer

Location : Downey, CA

Schedule : Full-Time | Day Shift | 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM | No Weekend Requirement

Virtus Healthcare Staffing seeks a committed and experienced Patient Safety Officer (RN) to join our partner, a leading medical facility in Downey, CA. This essential role supports organizational goals of providing safe, high-quality patient care by leading patient safety initiatives, conducting root cause analyses, and driving quality improvement across the hospital environment.

Position Summary

The Patient Safety Officer (RN) serves as the principal advocate for patient safety, ensuring compliance with clinical regulations and fostering a culture of safety. This role involves strategic oversight of hospital-wide safety programs, evaluation of adverse events, and active collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role demands a strong foundation in clinical practices, performance improvement methodologies, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and safety-related metrics.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for adverse events and near-misses.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and administrative teams to implement proactive patient safety strategies.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., CDPH ) for reporting and managing adverse events.
• Oversee data analysis for quality improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees related to falls, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Support staff training and competency development in safety awareness and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS , The Joint Commission , and California health regulations .
• Conduct chart reviews to identify risk patterns and assist in developing corrective action plans.
• Report safety trends and recommendations to senior leadership and contribute to performance dashboards.

Qualifications

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Benefits

If you are a strategic and compassionate RN professional with a passion for patient safety and clinical excellence, we invite you to apply today and make a meaningful impact.