Patient Safety Specialist - Medical Affairs, Full-time (Hybrid)

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

Work Schedule : This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who reside in and can commute to our Los Angeles work location multiple times per week. During the first 1-3 months, the position will be 100% onsite to support training and onboarding. Following this initial period, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule , allowing for 1-2 remote workdays per week , depending on departmental needs.

The Patient Safety Specialist is a clinical expert entrusted with the oversight and strategic management of the organization's policies and procedures. The role encompasses the meticulous oversight and continuous evaluation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) metrics, including but not limited to Core Measures, Patient Safety Indicators (PSI-90), and Mortality review processes, to ensure sustained optimal performance. The Patient Safety Specialist is dedicated to advancing patient safety and ensuring rigorous compliance and performance with both internal and external standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, and Title 22 etc.) Through their expertise, they ensure the organization consistently achieves and surpasses critical benchmarks.

Leveraging strong interpersonal skills, the Patient Safety Specialist actively collaborates with team members across the organization, identifying system improvement opportunities through departmental rounding, educational presentations, and culture of safety surveys. These efforts contribute to a proactive approach in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, while also ensuring performance goals are consistently met or exceeded.

As a clinical practice expert, a critical aspect of the role involves the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of clinical policies and procedures that directly impact patient safety and operational continuity. The Patient Safety Specialist ensures that all policies are evidence based, current, comprehensive, and aligned with both organizational standards and regulatory requirements. This involves a proactive approach to identifying gaps or areas for improvement in existing policies, crafting clear and concise updates, and working closely with departmental leaders to ensure seamless integration into clinical practice. Beyond policy development, the specialist serves as an essential educator, delivering targeted training and support to key stakeholders to ensure thorough understanding, accountability, clinical excellence, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated ability to compose custom letters, policy statements, procedure manuals and reports independently
• Ability to organize complex statistical and narrative reports, charts and exhibits into a complete document suitable for publication and distribution
• Ability to operate a computer to develop spreadsheets, establish databases, produce recurring and special reports, and maintain departmental records
• Proficiency in spreadsheet programs and presentation applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory, accreditation and licensing requirements

Required License/Certifications:

• Active California RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, or performance improvement, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked with CMS Core Measures. This role will have a dedicated focus in this area, so prior experience supporting CMS-related initiatives or reporting will be highly beneficial
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Knowledge of and experience in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives

Interview Process:

Candidates who are selected to move forward to second or third round interviews may be asked to complete a case study as part of the evaluation process. This case study will be presented in PowerPoint format and is designed to assess problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and communication skills relevant to the role. Further instructions and details will be provided if you are selected for this stage.
Organizational Benefits:

• NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for December 2026 - state of the art and double the size!
• Amazing benefits for Full-time and Part-time, including Tuition Reimbursement!
• High employee satisfaction scores!
• Tuition Assistance Plans: We offer the following on the first day of employment!
• Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by ), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs.
• Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.
• Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization. This program is for attaining the following degrees:
• Bachelor's: BSN, Chemistry, Medical Technology or Science.
• Master's: MSN, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physical Therapy doctorate.
• Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given