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Full Time, Days The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program. This leadership role will direct others within the ...

Full Time, Days The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program. This leadership role will direct others within the ...

Full Time, Days The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program. This leadership role will direct others within the ...

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Manager of Patient Safety? At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to ...

Strong awareness of safety procedures and risk management in healthcare environments * Excellent ... patient well-being through vigilant observation and compassionate support. This role offers an ...

The Patient Safety Tech (Sitter) is responsible for providing continuous one-on-one observation and ... Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner. Initiates and completes work assignments on ...

The Patient Safety Tech (Sitter) is responsible for providing continuous one-on-one observation and ... Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner. Initiates and completes work assignments on ...

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How much do patient safety manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in Florida is $29.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $38.46 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Patient Safety jobs in Florida?

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Manager job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $62,000 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Manager Patient Safety

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Panama City, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


HCA Florida Healthcare rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 483 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

668th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Manager Patient Safety you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications Job Summary:

Assist the Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management with the functions of the clinical risk management program and claims management for the facility. This individual is responsible for assisting with coordinating those systems necessary for identification, evaluation, monitoring, reduction and/or elimination of professional and general liability risk exposures.

What you will do in this role:

  • Receives patient complaints and process as appropriate. 
  • Assist in internal/external survey events to include preparation, being readily available, and assisting with action plan/report/response creation/completion. 
  • Compile data from reports and inputs into a spreadsheet format for presentation to committees utilizing Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint as appropriate. 
  • Effectively report, investigate, and analyze patient safety incidents, medical errors, and potential risks in the facility.
  • Coordinate committees and/or meetings including scheduling, creating agendas, taking & transcribing minutes, providing reminder calls, etc. and other duties necessary for successful meetings as requested.
  • Support improved outcomes by emphasizing both appropriate behaviors and robust systems that include concise accountability measures and follow-up.
  • Work with facility leaders to ensure thorough, credibly, and timely event management.
  • Work with legal defense counsel to coordinate the investigation, processing, and defense of claims against the facility; records, collects, documents, maintains, and provides to defense attorneys any requested information and documents as necessary to manage facility claims while maintaining privilege of PSWP. 
  • Assist the Patient Safety Director with administering the Patient Safety Program on a day to day basis.
  • Promotes and displays a positive customer oriented demeanor to patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. 
  • Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
  • Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety. 
  • Other duties as assigned

    What qualifications you will need:

    • (CPPS) Certified Professional in Patient Safety must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
    • Current FL RN license or appropriate compact licensure preferred.
    • High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a Healthcare related field preferred. 
    • 2+ years of related experience is preferred. 
    Benefits

    HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
    • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
    • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
    • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
    • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
    • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Manager Patient Safety opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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