Quality Patient Safety Program Manager – Acute Care

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,788 - 129,494; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Quality Patient Safety Professional to develop, implement, and monitor programs that enhance patient safety and drive quality improvement. You will conduct risk assessments, analyze adverse events, identify root causes, and advise clinical teams and regulators on best practices.

As a senior contributor, you will coordinate performance improvement activities, facilitate data collection and reporting, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• One year healthcare‑related quality management/performance improvement experience.
• CA licensure as listed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor Quality Management, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement activities.
• Coordinate performance improvement teams for clinical quality, patient safety and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with CMS HIQRP/HOQRP and related data collection/reporting.
• Develop data collection tools, validate data, and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Present findings, facilitate action plans, and support implementation.
• Maintain knowledge of accreditation and licensing requirements and assist with readiness and surveys.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse (CA)

Registered Nurse Practitioner (CA)

Dietitian (CA)

Pharmacist (CA)

Physical Therapist (CA)

Occupational Therapist (CA)

Speech Language Pathologist (CA)

Medical Radiographer (CA)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (CA)

Social Worker (CA)

Doctor of Medicine (CA)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (CA)

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within 24 months

Healthcare Quality Management Certification within 24 months

Fire Safety Certification within 90 Days

Job description

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Quality Patient Safety Professional to develop, implement, and monitor programs that enhance patient safety and drive quality improvement. You will conduct risk assessments, analyze adverse events, identify root causes, and advise clinical teams and regulators on best practices.

As a senior contributor, you will coordinate performance improvement activities, facilitate data collection and reporting, and ensure compliance with