System Director, Patient Safety & Risk Management

Main Line Health; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 134,180 - 207,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO program

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000

Job summary

Main Line Health is seeking a System Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management in Delaware County, Radnor. This role provides strategic leadership in advancing patient safety and risk management programs across the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare leadership with a focus on quality and safety.

Benefits include flexible PTO, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for certifications. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, along with a Master's degree and certifications in Healthcare Risk Management or Patient Safety preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership role in healthcare with at least 3 years in quality/patient safety/risk management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in risk management policies related to healthcare.
• Effective leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient safety and risk management functions across the system.
• Advocate for psychological safety and develop risk reduction strategies.
• Guide efforts in risk prevention and event mitigation.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare environment

Risk management policy expertise

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field

Master's degree

Job description

Could you be our next System Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management?

Why work as a System Director with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

The System Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management reports to the System Vice President, Patient Safety and Quality and provides strategic and operational leadership for Main Line Health's integrated patient safety and risk management programs. The director advances a high‑reliability, fair and just culture by guiding systemwide efforts in patient safety, risk prevention, and event mitigation.

• This leader oversees the assessment, development, coordination, and continuous improvement of patient safety and risk management functions across the system, ensuring reliable clinical outcomes, proactive identification and analysis of risk, and implementation of effective risk reduction strategies. The role also champions psychological safety for staff and providers, fostering an environment where learning, transparency, and accountability support safer care and reduced harm.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

This position is eligible for Main Line Health's Flexible PTO program. With this, you have the freedom and flexibility to take paid time off as needed: no set number of days per year allotted to your position, and no wait period to begin using your Flexible PTO.

Position: System Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management

Shift: Day

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership/management role in a healthcare environment with at least 3 years of experience in a quality, patient safety and/or risk management role
• 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in risk management‑related policies, procedures and practices especially as related to healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare‑related field. Master's degree required

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred; Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or related discipline preferred.

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day Job

Pay Range: $134,180.80 - $207,896.00

Job Grade: 119