Senior Director, Patient Safety & High Reliability

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to teamwork and community

Educational development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a leader in patient safety to develop and implement system-wide strategies for preventing harm and enhancing safety culture. This position requires a strong background in safety science and proven leadership experience in healthcare.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to reduce serious safety events, promote a just culture, and mentor safety leaders across the organization. Educational requirements include a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years leadership experience in patient safety or clinical operations.
• Experience leading safety or HRO initiatives.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of patient safety strategy.
• Implement High Reliability framework.
• Oversee safety event reporting and analysis.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Promote safety culture and education.

Skills

Patient safety science expertise

Analytical capability

Change management

Strong communication skills

Program management

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration

Clinical degree (MD, RN, PharmD)

Job description

1000 Methodist Le Bonheur Corp in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a leader in patient safety to develop and implement system-wide strategies for preventing harm and enhancing safety culture. This position requires a strong background in safety science and proven leadership experience in healthcare.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to reduce serious safety events, promote a just culture, and mentor safety leaders across the organization. Educational requirements include a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration and relevant certifications.