Patient Safety/registered Nurse
General Dynamics Network Systems (Hawaii, Hawaii)

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This position is located in our HI, Hickam AFB facility



Directs the establishment and operation of the Military Health System Patient Safety (PS) Program at the MTF level. Works closely with MTF leadership to promote a culture of safety throughout the MTF and formulate policies to effect safer care. Makes recommendations for organizational changes. Administers and manages day-to-day PS program operations encompassing all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory care, and support functions. Collaborates closely with the Performance Improvement (PI), Quality Management, and Risk Management offices. Responsible for coordination of root cause analyses (RCAs), failure mode and effect analyses (FMEAs), and other PS initiatives brought about by the event reporting and proactive risk assessment functions of PS Program. In order to carry out the functions, the PS Manager shall have access to all necessary and relevant MTF and medical staff data, including but not limited to committee minutes, medical records and medical staff files.

An advanced degree in a health care related field is desirable. A Bachelor's degree with appropriate prerequisite knowledge experience and skills will be considered.

If in a licensed healthcare profession, licensure must be current, valid, active, and unrestricted.


Minimum requirement of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in professional practice with at least three (3) years experience at the administrative level with broad responsibility/span of control.

Familiarity with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations required.

Must possess an understanding of and experience with performance improvement tools, which include, but are not limited to, brainstorming, flowcharting, meeting skills/team dynamics, multivoting techniques, data analysis methods, etc. Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode and effect analysis highly desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required, and Microsoft Access and Excel desired.
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