Site Patient Safety Leader

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 142,954,929 - 213,014,155; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Patient Safety Program Manager to oversee and advance patient safety and risk management at one of our hospital sites. You will report to the Director of Patient Safety and lead efforts to create a culture of safety through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years in patient safety, with a nursing or clinical healthcare background preferred, and a CPPS certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in healthcare admin, nursing or related field.
• Experience: at least 5 years in patient safety or related field; clinical healthcare or nursing experience preferred; program management in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement patient safety and risk management initiatives at the site level.
• Coordinate and lead patient safety efforts; ensure compliance with system-wide standards.
• Foster a culture of safety and drive continuous improvement in patient safety practices.

Skills

Patient safety

Facilitation skills

Team management

Collaboration

Program coordination

Continuous improvement

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field

Job description

Legacy Health is seeking a Patient Safety Program Manager to oversee and advance patient safety and risk management at one of our hospital sites. You will report to the Director of Patient Safety and lead efforts to create a culture of safety through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years in patient safety, with a nursing or clinical healthcare background preferred, and a CPPS certification within 12 months of hire.