Improvement Specialist (Patient Safety/UPMC Shadyside)

Improvement Specialist (Patient Safety/UPMC Shadyside)

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Patient Safety and Innovation Department as an Improvement Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about improving patient care and advancing quality outcomes while helping to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview: The Patient Safety Improvement Specialist conducts thorough reviews of patient safety events and works closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Director of Patient Safety, and Patient Safety Officer to determine event classifications in line with Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority guidelines. This role helps facilitate and lead Root Cause Analyses using a Just Culture approach to identify system issues and opportunities for improvement. The specialist supports improvement projects that arise from good catche...