System Clinical Senior Project Leader, Patient Safety

900 Methodist Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System seeks a seasoned professional to coordinate Patient Safety and High Reliability programs. You will work with the AVP of PSOR to ensure implementation and ongoing sustainability of initiatives across the system.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree, an RN license, and certification in CPPS or CPHQ within 18 months, with at least three years in patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Texas RN license or other approved clinical licensure.
• Certification in patient safety (CPPS/CPHQ) within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience in patient safety, quality management or project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety and High Reliability Organization (HRO) programs in collaboration with the AVP of PSOR.
• Provide operational support for implementation and sustainability of PSOR initiatives.

Skills

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication

Influence others

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Quality & safety

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare related field

CPPS or CPHQ certification within 18 months

Job description

Job Purpose

Assist and collaborate with the AVP of Patient Safety and Organizational Readiness in the coordination of Methodist Health System (MHS) Patient Safety and High Reliability programs necessary to achieve strategic goal of becoming a shining example of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) by providing operational support of all implementation and sustainability processes. FLSA: Exempt Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare related field required.

Licenses and/or Certification

Texas RN License or other approved clinical licensures approved by AVP of PSOR. Advanced training and certification in at least one area of patient safety (CPPS, CPHQ or equivalent) required within 18 months of hire

Work Experience

Minimum of three years relevant work experience, including patient safety, patient care, project leadership experience, quality management or project management, readiness etc.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Coaching/mentoring skills Consistently follows the Standards of Behavior set by Methodist Health System. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to influence others and work collaboratively. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking Handles confidential material and information appropriately Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, care standards, patient safety, and high reliability methods. Passion for quality, safety, and service Positive attitude and approach Self-directed, motivated with strong organizational skills Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Company Culture

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025
• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025