Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management

HCA Houston Healthcare; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to lead risk management, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with Quality Management, Administration, and clinical leadership to advance patient safety and environment of care across the hospital.

The ideal candidate brings an RN license, CPPS certification, and at least five years of healthcare experience to guide policy development, incident investigations, and performance improvement efforts

Qualifications

• RN required and licensed in good standing
• CPPS certification required or actively pursued
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required
• Minimum of five years healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in training and evaluating staff on the Code of Conduct and hospital risk policies.
• Identifies and reports ethics/compliance issues and takes corrective action as needed.
• Helps establish and maintain the hospital-wide Risk Management Program in collaboration with leadership.
• Evaluates correspondence from attorneys, patients, and outside sources for potential claims.
• Informs Risk Management leadership promptly of potential claims.
• Reviews requests for medical records to ensure proper authorization.
• Maintains Risk Management Notification System and distributes risk-related data.
• Coordinates risk management and environment of care educational programs for staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to risk management and safety.
• Works with physicians and staff to address risk issues and ensure patient safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to privacy standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety)

5+ years healthcare experience

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to lead risk management, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with Quality Management, Administration, and clinical leadership to advance patient safety and environment of care across the hospital.

The ideal candidate brings an RN license, CPPS certification, and at least five years of healthcare experience to guide policy development, incident investigations, and performance improvement efforts