Quality Patient Safety Program Manager Licensed

The Quality Patient Safety Program Manager is a key leader responsible for supporting and implementing the organization's comprehensive quality and patient safety programs. This role collaborates closely with various departments, clinical teams, and stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities for improvement, rigorously analyze data, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes, minimize risks, and foster a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background, a demonstrated passion for quality improvement, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and proven leadership experience.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the organization's quality and patient safety programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to patient safety, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in the investigation and analysis of adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events.
• Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and guidelines to improve clinical practice.
• Develop and deliver training programs on quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, regarding quality and patient safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.

• Bachelors 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 Lic

Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong clinical background and understanding of healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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