Patient Safety Manager

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Manager of Patient Safety to lead the facility-wide safety program. This role directs teams to reduce medical errors, improve patient outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance across the hospital.

You will coordinate safety activities, educate staff on system-based risk, and partner with leadership to drive continuous performance improvements. The position requires a Bachelor's in a patient care field, CPPS or eligibility, and several years of healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a patient care related field.
• Master’s Degree or JD in a healthcare related field preferred.
• CPPS certification or eligible within one year of employment.
• 2 years in Patient Safety, Quality, or Healthcare Risk Management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility-wide patient safety programs and initiatives.
• Lead safety assessments and coordinate activities of the patient safety function.
• Educate staff on system-based causes of medical errors and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, medical staff, quality and risk management to foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Influence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in patient care

Master's degree or JD in healthcare

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Saint Luke's Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The Manager of Patient Safety will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements to support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization. This role collaborates with executive leadership, medical staff, quality leaders, risk management, and clinical operations to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce preventable harm, and drive continuous performance improvement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a patient care related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or J.D. from an accredited college or university in a healthcare related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of combined experience in clinical practice and progressive healthcare leadership experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality, Risk Management, or healthcare operations REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within one year of employment PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Associate in Risk Management or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management desirable. License in a clinical discipline.

Special Skills

• Strong leadership, project management, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with facility and department leadership, physicians, and staff
• Expertise in corrective action planning, and patient safety risk mitigation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a patient care related field. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or J.D. from an accredited college or university in a healthcare related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of combined experience in clinical practice and progressive healthcare leadership experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality, Risk Management, or healthcare operations REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within one year of employment PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Associate in Risk Management or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management desirable. License in a clinical discipline.

Special Skills

• Strong leadership, project management, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with facility and department leadership, physicians, and staff
• Expertise in corrective action planning, and patient safety risk mitigation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.