Patient Safety Risk Manager

OU Medicine, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Patient Safety Risk Manager I to support systemwide patient safety and risk mitigation by assisting with event review, data preparation, and basic components of the patient safety program.

You will help investigate events, contribute to action plan development with guidance, and assist in regulatory readiness activities while learning foundational patient safety practices and building capabilities in event analysis and improvement support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• CPHQ certification required, or eligible to attain within 12 months of hire.
• Current RN license required.
• Foundational understanding of patient safety and regulatory concepts.
• Strong data collection and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event review and initial assessment using established procedures.
• Support timely completion of RCAs under supervision.
• Collect, organize, and summarize patient safety data to identify basic trends.
• Assist in preparing action plans addressing identified safety risks.
• Participate in Environment of Care (EOC) rounding and document observations.
• Support survey readiness activities, including document preparation and escort/guide duties.
• Upload patient safety data into required databases with oversight.
• Attend after‑hours call rotation for patient safety event support.
• Attend and contribute to Tier 2 huddles by preparing data.
• Identify patient safety events in alignment with policies and elevate appropriately.
• Assist in educational material creation for safety campaigns.
• Go See activities with supervision to support follow‑ups.

Skills

Patient safety concepts

Data collection & summarization

Regulatory concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

RN license

CPHQ certification or eligible within 12 months

Job description

Position Title: Patient Safety Risk Manager Department: Patient Safety & Regulatory Accreditation

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general direction, the Patient Safety Risk Manager I supports systemwide patient safety and risk mitigation activities by assisting with event review, data preparation, and basic components of the patient safety program. This role helps investigate patient events, contributes to developing action plans with guidance, and supports regulatory readiness activities. The PSRM I collaborates with team members and leaders to learn foundational patient safety practices and build capability in event analysis, documentation, and improvement support.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with event review and initial assessment using established procedures.
• Support timely completion of Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) under supervision.
• Collect, organize, and summarize patient safety data to identify basic trends.
• Assist in preparing action plans that address identified safety risks.
• Participate in Environment of Care (EOC) rounding and document observations.
• Support survey readiness activities, including document preparation and escort/guide duties.
• Upload patient safety data into required databases with oversight.
• Participate in after‑hours call rotation for patient safety event support.
• Attend and contribute to regular meetings (e.g., Tier 2 huddles) by preparing assigned data.
• Identify patient safety events in alignment with policies and elevate appropriately.
• Assist in preparing educational materials for safety campaigns (e.g., Patient Safety Week).
• Use appropriate resources to elevate issues to leadership with guidance.
• Participate in “Go See” activities with supervision to support follow‑up assessments.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or other related field required
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in healthcare required
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required, or attainment within 12 months of hire
• Current RN License required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Foundational understanding of patient safety and clinical risk principles.
• Ability to collect and summarize data accurately.
• Basic knowledge of safety reporting and regulatory concepts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn RCA methodology and apply guidance from senior staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively and elevate issues appropriately.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.