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Patient Safety Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory clinics, from entry-level to senior coordinator and manager roles, with specializations in incident reporting, accreditation compliance, and quality improvement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Patient Safety Coordinator – ARMC (Days) FT
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Patient Safety Coordinator
- Salary: Based on experience
- Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
- Location/Department: Chillicothe
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Why Adena?
- Community-centered decision making
- Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs
- Tuition assistance and education support
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
Job Description
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Healthcare related field; Nursing preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical healthcare
Licensure and Certifications:
- Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or clinical licensure commensurate with area of expertise
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) – Upon hire or within 2 years of hire
Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Preferred
3 years’ experience in a Patient Safety program
3 years’ experience in High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles
Why Caregivers Stay?
- Reliable compensation
- Strong healthcare coverage options
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
- PTO that grows with tenure Visible leadership impact within a regional health system
Ready to Explore?
If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Patient Safety Coordinator – ARMC (Days) FT
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights:
- Position: Patient Safety Coordinator
- Salary: Based on experience
- Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
- Location/Department: Chillicothe
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Why Adena?
- Community-centered decision making
- Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs
- Tuition assistance and education support
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
Job Description
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Healthcare related field; Nursing preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical healthcare
Licensure and Certifications:
- Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or clinical licensure commensurate with area of expertise
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) – Upon hire or within 2 years of hire
Preferred Certifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Preferred
3 years’ experience in a Patient Safety program
3 years’ experience in High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles
Why Caregivers Stay?
- Reliable compensation
- Strong healthcare coverage options
- 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
- PTO that grows with tenure Visible leadership impact within a regional health system
Ready to Explore?
If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient safety coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical field
- Experience with incident reporting and adverse event investigation in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and CMS regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or PDSA
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
- Strong data analysis skills with ability to present findings to clinical and administrative leadership
Tips for Your Patient Safety Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to accreditation language
Job postings for patient safety coordinators often reference Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, or OSHA compliance. Mirror that exact language in your resume under relevant experience so your application clears automated screening without rewording your actual responsibilities.
Highlight incident reporting system experience
Employers want coordinators who already know their reporting tools. If you've worked with RL Solutions, Quantros, or similar event-reporting platforms, name them explicitly in your resume. Generic phrases like 'safety reporting software' won't stand out in applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient safety coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that list your certifications
Openings that specifically mention CPHQ, CPPS, or HACP certification in the requirements are written for candidates who hold them. Applying to those roles first puts your credentials front and center instead of competing against applicants with clinical background you may not share.
Prepare a root cause analysis example for interviews
Almost every patient safety coordinator interview includes a scenario question on failure modes or sentinel events. Walk interviewers through a real root cause analysis you facilitated, the corrective actions you recommended, and how outcomes changed. Vague answers about 'participating' in RCAs don't land well.
Negotiate scope before discussing title
Patient safety coordinator roles vary widely in authority, some own policy revision while others only track metrics. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll present findings directly to leadership or route everything through a quality director. Scope affects your career trajectory more than the title does.
Patient Safety Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient safety coordinators?
The most active employers for patient safety coordinators right now are Ascension, Lovelace Health System, and Washington University in St. Louis, and the most openings are in Missouri, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most openings because their accreditation obligations require dedicated safety staff.
How many patient safety coordinator jobs are remote?
About 50% of patient safety coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence for rounding, event investigations, and staff training. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include policy development, data analysis, and accreditation documentation support roles within larger health system corporate offices.
How do you become a patient safety coordinator?
Start with a clinical or healthcare administration degree, then gain direct patient care or quality improvement experience in a hospital or clinic setting. Build familiarity with incident reporting systems and regulatory frameworks like Joint Commission standards. Earning a CPPS or CPHQ credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many coordinators move into the role from nursing, risk management, or clinical quality analyst positions after two to four years in healthcare.
Can you get a patient safety coordinator job with little experience?
Entry-level patient safety coordinator roles do exist, particularly at community hospitals and long-term care organizations that value clinical background over direct safety experience. Candidates with nursing, medical assisting, or healthcare quality coursework who can demonstrate familiarity with incident reporting concepts and regulatory language are competitive. Volunteering for safety committees, completing a CPPS exam prep course, or taking on quality improvement projects in a current clinical role all help close the experience gap.
What does the patient safety coordinator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR, followed by a panel interview with the quality director, risk management staff, and sometimes a clinical nursing leader. Expect scenario-based questions on how you would handle a sentinel event, conduct a root cause analysis, or present safety data to resistant clinical staff. Some employers add a written exercise or ask you to review a mock incident report and identify gaps before your final interview.
Where can I find and apply to patient safety coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to patient safety coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, credentials, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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