Clinical Admin, SaferCare TX

Title: Clinical Admin, SaferCare TX

Employee Classification: Clinical Admin, SaferCare TX

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-TX Ctr for Patient Safety-330080

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Originally launched in 2016 as The Institute for Patient Safety, the center was created as a collaborative effort among key regional healthcare partners to address preventable harm and improve patient outcomes across Texas.

Funded by the Texas Legislature, the institute was established with four key purposes that continue to guide its work today:

-Develop educational programs and student training focused on patient safety.
-Host an annual Patient Safety Summit to convene experts, share best practices and promote statewide collaboration.
-Provide seed grant funding to support innovative, small-scale patient safety projects.
-Advance research, mentorship and a growing network of patient safety fellows committed to improving care delivery.

Position Overview

The Clinical Administrator of The Texas Center for Patient Safety (TXCPS) is a high level position within the TXCPS for individuals with substantial expertise and experience in their field related to patient safety. The Clinical Administrator serves as an expert topical thought leader and participates in strategic planning for TXCPS. The Clinical Administrator develops, leads, and provides educational services consistent with the TXCPS strategy and their area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a healthcare related field, five (5) years of clinical experience, including two (2) years of leadership experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives from conception to evaluation, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships and networks across clinical, academic, and community settings to advance the mission of Safer Care Texas.
• Knowledge of organizational leadership and management principles, including strategic planning, team development, and performance management.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and operations with strong understanding of how clinical, administrative, and academic functions interact within a complex organization.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills: capable of analyzing complex issues, anticipating challenges, and developing creative, evidence-informed solutions.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities, coordinating resources, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire others, cultivating a positive, mission-driven culture and encouraging professional growth and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical health degree and master's degree. Five (5) years of clinical experience required. Three (3), years leadership experience.

Job Duties

• To be added by department.
• Develop and lead lectures and presentations on healthcare patient safety and quality topics for an audience consisting on community members, university students, and healthcare professionals. 
• Serve as trainer for programs such as CPI De-escalation, QPR Gatekeepers, Stop the Bleep tourniquet training, Hands only CPR, Narcan administration, and others. 
• Provide technical and professional support to Patient Safety Organization members.
• Provide expertise in developing content for community and professional resources, continuing education offerings, and online/print materials. 
• Represent the organization at professional conferences and participate on internal and external committees to enhance the reputation of UNT Health and TXCPS.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F hybrid opportunity

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.