Patient Safety Manager Jobs
Patient Safety Manager jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory care organizations, at levels from coordinator to director, with specializations in clinical risk management, quality improvement, and accreditation compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Who's Hiring
- Regeneron13
- AbbVie9
- Lowe's Home Improvement8
- CommonSpirit Health7
- Riverside Healthcare7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Education2
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient safety manager jobs.
- Registered nurse or clinical licensure with active state credentials required
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis
- Proficiency with patient safety reporting systems such as RL Solutions or Quantros
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential preferred or required
- Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS regulatory standards
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical field
Tips for Your Patient Safety Manager Job Search
Align your resume to accreditation standards
Hiring managers scan for direct experience with Joint Commission surveys, CMS Conditions of Participation, or MAGNET preparation. Call out specific survey cycles you supported, findings you addressed, and whether your facility achieved or maintained accreditation on your watch.
Quantify your event reduction outcomes
Generic phrases like 'improved patient safety culture' won't move your resume forward. Cite concrete outcomes: a reduction in never-events, a drop in harm rates, or a sustained improvement in HCAHPS safety scores after an intervention you led.
Target openings that match your care setting
Patient safety workflows differ sharply between acute care, behavioral health, and ambulatory settings. Filter openings by care setting so your experience with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and regulatory frameworks maps directly to what the employer needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient safety manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case studies for the interview panel
Most patient safety manager interviews include a clinical leadership panel that will ask you to walk through a sentinel event or near-miss you managed. Prepare two or three structured case studies covering event discovery, root cause analysis, corrective action, and outcome measurement.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify reporting structure, whether you have authority to implement versus only recommend changes, and how the organization measures your performance. Scope limits your ability to do the job, so confirm those details during the offer conversation, not after you start.
Patient Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient safety managers?
The most active employers for patient safety managers right now are Regeneron, AbbVie, and Lowe's Home Improvement, and the most openings are in California, Illinois, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and integrated delivery networks tend to post the most volume, particularly those undergoing accreditation renewals or system-wide safety culture initiatives.
How many patient safety manager jobs are remote?
About 39% of patient safety manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence for event investigations and rounding. Fully remote positions are more common in quality consulting, regulatory advisory roles, and system-level safety program management that doesn't require direct patient care oversight.
How do you become a patient safety manager?
Most patient safety managers start with a clinical background, typically as a registered nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional, then move into quality or risk roles within a care setting. Earning the Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential strengthens your candidacy. Building experience with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis, and Joint Commission survey preparation is essential before moving into a management position.
Can you get hired as a patient safety manager without direct experience in the role?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate transferable clinical and quality experience. Employers frequently hire candidates from charge nurse, quality coordinator, or risk management coordinator roles who have led safety investigations or accreditation prep. Framing your resume around specific safety interventions, harm reduction outcomes, and regulatory compliance work closes the gap when you haven't held the exact title before.
What does the patient safety manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a panel interview with clinical and administrative leadership, and a case-based discussion where you walk through how you've managed a serious safety event. Some organizations ask candidates to review a de-identified incident or present a brief safety improvement proposal. References from clinical colleagues who can speak to your investigative and communication skills carry significant weight.
Where can I find and apply to patient safety manager jobs?
You can find and apply to patient safety manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your care setting and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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