Senior Patient Safety & Risk Management Leader

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Clinical Risk Professional to manage patient safety and clinical risk management programs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, along with extensive healthcare experience and specialized certifications in patient safety or risk management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, contributing to the overall quality of care.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of healthcare experience in an acute care setting.
• 6+ years of risk management and/or patient safety experience.
• Must obtain certification in Patient Safety or Healthcare Risk Management upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate patient safety and clinical risk management programs.
• Manage and investigate safety posts while assessing accuracy and trends.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to improve care quality.

Skills

Patient safety knowledge

Healthcare risk management

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field

Master's degree in Risk Management or related field

Tools

Risk Management Information Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Clinical Risk Professional to manage patient safety and clinical risk management programs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, along with extensive healthcare experience and specialized certifications in patient safety or risk management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, contributing to the overall quality of care.