Patient Safety Program Director — Onsite

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Safety to lead the hospital's patient and medication safety program in partnership with the Chief Patient Safety Officer. You will develop and implement safety plans, educate staff, and coordinate with executive leadership to drive measurable safety improvements.

Responsibilities include SAERC facilitation, data quality oversight, and dashboard reporting. A strong background in Joint Commission standards and quality improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hospital-wide experience with Joint Commission Standards.
• 8 years of acute care complex setting in Quality Improvement, Management, or Nursing Education/Position.
• 2 years leading quality and service improvement activities with outcomes aligned to customer expectations.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 1.5 years of hire – Preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CHPQ) within 1.5 years of hire – Required.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitates the Executive Safety Group to set priorities and reduce risks.
• Oversees the Patient Safety and Medication Safety Plans, goals and education programs.
• Develops a comprehensive patient safety education strategy for staff and management.
• Manages SAERC activities, RCA follow-ups, and related safety reviews.
• Maintains a Patient Safety Dashboard and data quality systems for reporting.

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Safety to lead the hospital's patient and medication safety program in partnership with the Chief Patient Safety Officer. You will develop and implement safety plans, educate staff, and coordinate with executive leadership to drive measurable safety improvements.

Responsibilities include SAERC facilitation, data quality oversight, and dashboard reporting. A strong background in Joint Commission standards and quality improvement is essential.