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Hennepin Healthcare

Patient Safety Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

Co-manages manufacturer recalls with Supply Chain and relevant departments * Develops and provides organizational education related to patient safety topics * Leads and participates in proactive risk ...

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Hennepin Healthcare

Patient Safety Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

Co-manages manufacturer recalls with Supply Chain and relevant departments * Develops and provides organizational education related to patient safety topics * Leads and participates in proactive risk ...

New

HealthPartners

Patient Safety Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$39.73 - $59.59/hr

This role plans, implements, and manages patient safety initiatives that decrease risk of safety events based on incident reporting and issues that arise through ongoing monitoring and reporting ...

Regions Hospital

Patient Safety Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$82K - $123K/yr

This role plans, implements, and manages patient safety initiatives that decrease risk of safety events based on incident reporting and issues that arise through ongoing monitoring and reporting ...

HealthPartners

Patient Safety Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$82K - $123K/yr

This role plans, implements, and manages patient safety initiatives that decrease risk of safety events based on incident reporting and issues that arise through ongoing monitoring and reporting ...

HealthPartners

Patient Safety Specialist

Saint Paul, MN

$82K - $123K/yr

This role plans, implements, and manages patient safety initiatives that decrease risk of safety events based on incident reporting and issues that arise through ongoing monitoring and reporting ...

Regions Hospital

Patient Safety Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$39.73 - $59.59/hr

This role plans, implements, and manages patient safety initiatives that decrease risk of safety events based on incident reporting and issues that arise through ongoing monitoring and reporting ...

Regions Hospital

Patient Safety Technician

Bloomington, MN · On-site +1

$20.07 - $28.09/hr

Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Preferred Qualifications: * High school ... Our Patient Safety Technician who works above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for ...

HealthPartners

Patient Safety Technician

Bloomington, MN · On-site +1

$20.07 - $28.09/hr

Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Preferred Qualifications: * High school ... Our Patient Safety Technician who works above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for ...

Regions Hospital

Patient Safety Technician

Bloomington, MN · On-site +1

$20.07 - $28.09/hr

Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Preferred Qualifications: * High school ... Our Patient Safety Technician who works above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for ...

HealthPartners

Patient Safety Technician

Bloomington, MN · On-site +1

$20.07 - $28.09/hr

Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Preferred Qualifications: * High school ... Our Patient Safety Technician who works above a .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 weeks) are eligible for ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in Minnesota is $39.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $50.38 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 Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,258 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Patient Safety Coordinator

Hennepin Healthcare

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Hennepin Healthcare rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

264th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

JOB DETAILS
Department: PM&I - Performance Meas and Improvement
FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: Hybrid Minimum 3 days in person 
 

Purpose of this position: The Patient Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in enhancing patient safety by supporting efforts to reduce patient harm across the healthcare system. The coordinator works to identify, analyze, and address patient safety issues. This position involves analyzing event reports and trends to assess potential patient harm and organizational risk. The coordinator works with various departments and committees and assists in the development of improvement strategies to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role includes leading root cause analysis, driving strong corrective actions, and leading proactive risk reduction activities. The Patient Safety Coordinator will serve as a consultant bringing the Patient Safety perspective to various committees and quality or patient safety projects. They provide education about quality, performance improvement and patient safety principles and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively reviews and assesses event reports to ensure that all relevant departments and review bodies are notified of incidents and that appropriate follow-up actions are taken
  • Actively identifies and addresses care, safety, process, or system issues that present potential patient safety risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Retrieves event data and/or prepares reports and presents event data
  • Leads root cause analysis (RCA) or system reviews for serious or sentinel events to identify contributing factors and corrective actions
  • Completes required state and federal reporting processes, including Minnesota Patient Safety Registry adverse event reporting and FDA/CMS-required reporting
  • Ensures the closure of identified improvement opportunities by following up on action plans and corrective measures
  • Analyzes and presents data for evaluation of patient safety risk areas and for priority setting activities
  • Serves as a member on various committees within the organization, offering expertise in patient safety, performance improvement, change management, and data analysis
  • Coordinates multiple patient notification events
  • Co-manages manufacturer recalls with Supply Chain and relevant departments
  • Develops and provides organizational education related to patient safety topics
  • Leads and participates in proactive risk reduction activities such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
  • Maintains an understanding of The Joint Commission standards, other regulatory standards and quality industry standards regarding healthcare performance improvement and patient safety
  • Provides data as needed regarding regulatory standards
  • Rotates weekend call to provide guidance and to ensure timely vulnerable adult reporting for applicable patient safety events
  • Provides project management for specific patient safety improvement activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three to five years of hospital experience in acute care clinical areas such as staff Nursing, OT/PT, Pharmacy, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in nursing or other related healthcare field
  • Experience in patient safety, quality improvement, project management, or healthcare risk management
  • Competent in general computer skills and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, and event reporting processes
  • Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams and committees
  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Possess organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of patient safety tools in the health care environment, science of human factors, Just Culture, and other patient safety principles and
    general performance improvement methodologies
  • Ability to deal professionally, appropriately and effectively with very sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to support a non-punitive environment that encourages reporting and develops an open voluntary reporting culture
  • Ability to collaborate and to facilitate collaboration with groups in problem solving, consensus building and initiating action

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