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Quality Patient Safety Program Manager Licensed

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, California
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The posted compensation range of $51.44 - $74.58 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-410005 Employment Type Full Time Department Quality Management Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) Remote No Category Risk and Compliance

Responsibilities

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is Seeking a Passionate Patient Safety Program Manager! This role is critical in promoting a culture of safety, identifying and mitigating potential risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Patient Safety Program Manager will work collaboratively with all departments and levels of staff to improve patient outcomes and prevent harm.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive patient safety program aligned with national standards and best practices.
  • Lead and facilitate the Patient Safety Committee, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Monitor and analyze patient safety data, including incident reports, near misses, and adverse events, to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Oversee the organization's incident reporting system, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of events.
  • Conduct thorough investigations of serious safety events (e.g., root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis) to identify contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with the Risk Management department to identify and mitigate potential risks to patient safety.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including those from The Joint Commission, CMS, and state licensing agencies.
  • Develop and deliver patient safety education and training programs for all staff, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years of risk management, patient safety, quality, compliance, and/or other related professional experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing/supervising employees and/or vendors.
  • CA RN License required. 
  • Fire Safety required. (must obtain within 90 days from start date) 
Overview

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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