Patient Safety Program Manager

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Program Manager plays a crucial role within our healthcare organization and is responsible for overseeing and implementing patient safety and risk management initiatives at the site level. Reporting directly to the Director of Patient Safety, this position focuses on coordinating and leading patient safety efforts within a specific hospital site, ensuring compliance with system-wide patient safety and risk management standards. The Patient Safety Program Manager is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety, mitigating risks, and promoting continuous improvement in patient safety practices at the site level.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (required).
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in patient safety or a related field (required). Experience in clinical healthcare role or nursing (preferred). Experience in program management within a healthcare setting (preferred).

Skills

• Advanced expertise in patient safety principles and best practices, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills, fostering productive discussions and problem-solving within teams and committees.
• Effective team management abilities, providing direction, support, and motivation to achieve patient safety goals.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, facilitating effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Proficient in program coordination, leading patient safety initiatives at the site level and promoting a culture of safety.
• Pioneered ability to drive continuous improvement in patient safety practices.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and strategies, mitigating potential risks to enhance patient safety.

Licensure

• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) or equivalent within 12 months of hire.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $49.89 - USD $74.34 /Hr.

Benefits

To learn more about our employee benefits, please visit: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.