Patient Safety Director — Lead Zero-Harm Initiatives

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee health resources

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to advance a program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.

You will lead proactive system redesign, emphasize reliable processes, and partner with facility leadership to sustain a learning environment. This role requires clinical background, CPPS certification, and leadership experience.

Join a 350+ bed facility in Nashville area and help drive zero harm initiatives across patient care.

Qualifications

• CPPS certification required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Clinical background required.
• 5 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient safety analysis techniques/methods required.
• Current licensure as an RN in Tennessee or compact state strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent future harm by initiating and overseeing proactive evaluation and redesign of systems to improve care processes.
• Support improved outcomes by emphasizing both appropriate behaviors and robust systems with accountability measures.
• Improve consistent delivery of evidence-based care and reduction in preventable harm by focusing on reliability and design.

Skills

CPPS Certification

Leadership

Clinical background

Healthcare quality improvement

Patient safety analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to advance a program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.

You will lead proactive system redesign, emphasize reliable processes, and partner with facility leadership to sustain a learning environment. This role requires clinical background, CPPS certification, and leadership experience.

Join a 350+ bed facility in Nashville area and help drive zero harm initiatives across patient care.