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Common Spirit Health

Safety Manager

Westminster, CO · On-site

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Safety Manager Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit ... patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based ...

St Anthony North Hospital

Safety Manager

Westminster, CO · On-site

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Safety Patient Handling, Workplace Violence...). * Conducts safety inspections (typically weekly ... Employee management experience * FEMA Incident Command, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional ...

St Anthony North Hospital

Safety Manager

Westminster, CO

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Safety Patient Handling, Workplace Violence...). * Conducts safety inspections (typically weekly ... Employee management experience * FEMA Incident Command, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional ...

CommonSpirit Health

Safety Manager

Westminster, CO

Safety Patient Handling, Workplace Violence...). * Conducts safety inspections (typically weekly ... Employee management experience * FEMA Incident Command, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional ...

St Anthony North Hospital

Safety Manager

Westminster, CO

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Safety Patient Handling, Workplace Violence...). * Conducts safety inspections (typically weekly ... Employee management experience * FEMA Incident Command, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional ...

Mercy Hospital

Safety Officer

Durango, CO

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Routinely manages the process to collect and evaluate information about hazards and safety ... It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient ...

Mercy Hospital

Safety Officer

Durango, CO · On-site

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our ... Manages information, collection, and evaluation as it relates to the EC standards. Routinely ...

Mercy Hospital

Safety Officer

Durango, CO · On-site

$36.35 - $61.68/hr

Routinely manages the process to collect and evaluate information about hazards and safety ... It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient ...

CommonSpirit Health

Safety Officer

Durango, CO · On-site

Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our ... Manages information, collection, and evaluation as it relates to the EC standards. Routinely ...

HCA HealthONE Aurora

Manager of Safety

Aurora, CO · On-site

$77K - $116K/yr

... patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us! Job Summary ... The Mgr of Safety and Emergency Preparedness develops, implements and monitors compliance with ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in Colorado is $41.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $54.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient safety manager?

A Patient Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and procedures to ensure patient safety in healthcare settings. They analyze data, investigate incidents, and collaborate with medical staff to minimize risks and improve healthcare outcomes. Their duties often include staff training, compliance monitoring, and fostering a culture of safety. By identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures, they help reduce medical errors and enhance patient care quality.

What are the primary responsibilities of a patient safety manager on a day-to-day basis?

Patient Safety Managers are responsible for monitoring and analyzing safety data, leading investigations into adverse events, and facilitating root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences. They collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to develop and implement safety protocols, provide education on best practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role often involves reviewing incident reports, presenting findings to leadership, and recommending process improvements. These activities help create a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring safer outcomes for patients and a supportive environment for staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the patient safety manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Safety Manager, you need expertise in healthcare quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and applicable certifications such as CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality). Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and healthcare accreditation standards like The Joint Commission is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively guide teams through safety initiatives and foster a culture of safety. These competencies are vital to proactively identify risks, implement solutions, and ensure high standards of patient care and safety across healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Manager job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,241 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Patient Safety Specialist

Aurora, CO • On-site

Children's Hospital Colorado
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in the management and coordination of the patient safety program. This role works with Patient Safety leadership, operational and medical leadership in analyzing the human, organizational, and system factors contributing to adverse events and work with them to identify and implement risk reduction strategies that promote patient safety.
Additional Information
Department Name: Patient Safety
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Day, Exempt regular business hours, no weekend or holiday requirement. Hybrid with 3 days in person.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assists Patient Safety leadership in the management and coordination of the patient safety program.
  • Assists in supporting and collaborating with the Performance Improvement Department in the identification of improvement opportunities.
  • Facilitate safety improvement initiatives as identified by patient safety leadership; trends in event reported data, issues identified in event reviews, as well as other internal and external priorities.
  • Facilitates cause analysis for serious safety events and other safety events as identified.
  • Facilitates risk assessment to proactively identify and mitigate risks to patient safety.
  • Serves as an internal consulting liaison and resource for patient safety improvement initiatives.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of methods to improve patient safety practices.
  • Assists in supporting and collaborating with the Accreditation Department to assure that expectations for continuous standards compliance are met.
  • Maintains knowledge of JCAHO, National Patient Safety Goals, and other regulatory and non-regulatory standards.
  • Assists in supporting and collaborating with the Risk Management Department in identifying, implementing, and evaluating risk reduction strategies.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Degrees
    • Bachelor of Science
  • Area of Study
    • Nursing, healthcare, or other related field.
  • Experience
    • Required:Three (3) years of progressive experience in patient safety, human factors, error management, and/or cultural/organizational change.
    • Master degree preferred
  • Equivalency
    • Master's degree in Healthcare or Patient Safety can substitute for two (2) years of required experience.
  • Licenses & Certifications
    • None
  • Additional Requirements
    • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required for BSN.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $84,558.69 to $126,838.03
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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08/31/2026
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