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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in the United States is $39.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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 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.

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,967 per year, or $39.9 per hour.
Patient Safety Specialist

Patient Safety Specialist

St. Peter's Health

Helena, MT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description


JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): The Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for the development and oversight of the organization's Patient Safety program and its associated initiatives. The Patient Safety Specialist serves as the point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders on patient safety issues. The Patient Safety Specialist works to minimize incidents that may impact the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, contractors, and visitors.
The professional in this job is responsible for:
Patient Safety:
• Responsible for conducting and coordinating multiple performance improvement functions that foster quality improvement, patient safety, early intervention for potential risk management concerns, and accreditation requirements for the St. Peter's Health system.
• Works in close collaboration with the Director of Quality to develop structures, processes and policies to assure organizational compliance with accreditation standards, federal and state laws and regulations, and internal requirements relating to patient safety management.
• Manages and optimizes safety event reporting system for optimal utilization of the tool
• Must utilize healthcare environment knowledge and expertise to engage provider (physician and mid-levels) and nurse collaboration in clinical and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize healthcare environment knowledge to facilitate and guide meaningful data analysis to positively impact patient safety and clinical quality
• Develops effective methods for reporting of patient safety events and close calls.
• Identifies and develops responses to patient safety trends, based on review of data management system information and national patient safety goals.
• Assists departments in minimizing, avoiding, and mitigating preventable error.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and de-brief events focused on identifying system weaknesses and ensure appropriate and timely follow-up is completed.
• Actively participates in safety culture work and helps facilitate improvements.
• Provides consultation and training on patient safety concepts, safety event analysis, error avoidance and mitigation, and implementation of safe practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Healthcare quality/patient safety or clinical experience required. Hospital regulatory expertise (CMS, DNV GL, or other hospital regulatory body) required and Health Care Quality Improvement experience preferred, with emphasis in data collection, performance improvement initiatives, patient safety initiatives, accreditation activities, risk management, or patient relations. The incumbent must possess the ability to lead groups and facilitate meetings. Leadership and management skill is essential to be successful in this position.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required; Certification in a patient safety discipline preferred either at hire or required within 24 months after hire.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/additional qualifications: Registered Nurse Required. Certified Professional in-Patient Safety (CPPS) within 24 months of hire.

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