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Endeavor Health

Clinical Risk Manager

Flushing, NY

$42.54 - $65.94/hr

Patient Safety/Risk Management * Review electronically reported events for inpatient units and procedural areas * Identify and assess potential risks and liabilities of reported events * Work with ...

NorthShore

Clinical Risk Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$42.54 - $65.94/hr

Patient Safety/Risk Management * Review electronically reported events for inpatient units and procedural areas * Identify and assess potential risks and liabilities of reported events * Work with ...

Rivian

Functional Safety Risk Manager

Palo Alto, CA

$167K - $209K/yr

Define and run a functional safety risk management framework at vehicle and system level: maintain an integrated FuSa risk register, track risk ratings versus Rivian safety targets, and drive ...

Rivian

Functional Safety Risk Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$167K - $209K/yr

Define and run a functional safety risk management framework at vehicle and system level: maintain an integrated FuSa risk register, track risk ratings versus Rivian safety targets, and drive ...

Community Health Network

Make a Difference The Patient Safety & Risk Mgr. RN functions as a representative of the Quality Resource Risk Management Team by identifying, monitoring, evaluating, educating, and making ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Risk Manager

Brookline, MA

$120K - $138K/yr

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management, the Risk Manager is a member of the Patient Safety & Risk Management team of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's (DFCI) Quality ...

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How much do patient safety risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient safety risk manager in the United States is $98,189.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a patient safety risk manager do?

A Patient Safety Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and reducing risks to patient safety within a healthcare facility. They investigate incidents, analyze data to spot trends, and develop policies and training to prevent future errors. Their goal is to create a safer environment for patients and staff by promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. They also collaborate with medical staff and leadership to implement quality improvement initiatives.

Is healthcare risk management a good career?

Healthcare risk management, including roles like Patient Safety Risk Managers, is a growing field focused on identifying and reducing patient safety risks. It offers opportunities for specialized skills, certifications, and a stable work environment in healthcare settings. The career can be rewarding for those interested in improving patient outcomes and safety protocols.

What is the difference between Patient Safety Risk Manager vs Patient Safety Coordinator?

AspectPatient Safety Risk ManagerPatient Safety Coordinator
CertificationsCPPS, CPHRM often preferredCPPS, CPHRM often preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, hospitals, risk management departmentsHealthcare settings, patient safety teams, quality improvement departments
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare systems, insurance companiesHospitals, clinics, outpatient centers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding risk management roles in patient safetyAssisting in patient safety initiatives and compliance

The Patient Safety Risk Manager focuses on identifying and mitigating risks to improve patient safety at an organizational level, often handling complex risk assessments and policy development. The Patient Safety Coordinator typically supports these efforts by coordinating safety initiatives, collecting data, and ensuring compliance. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare environments, but the Risk Manager has a broader scope in risk mitigation strategies, while the Coordinator emphasizes operational support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient safety risk manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Safety Risk Manager, you need expertise in healthcare risk management, quality improvement, and a strong understanding of regulatory standards, typically backed by a degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and relevant certifications such as CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) are often required. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills help in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and driving safety initiatives. These abilities are crucial for proactively identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of patient safety within healthcare organizations.

How does a patient safety risk manager typically collaborate with clinical staff to improve patient safety outcomes?

Patient Safety Risk Managers work closely with clinical teams by facilitating regular safety huddles, reviewing incident reports, and leading root cause analyses when adverse events occur. They serve as a bridge between frontline staff and hospital leadership, offering guidance on best practices and helping to implement policy changes aimed at preventing future errors. This role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills, as effective collaboration is essential for driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement within healthcare settings.
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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Risk Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,189 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Risk and Patient Safety Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care

Needham, MA

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Remote position with occasional commute into our Boston area locations.
Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care (BILHPC) is building a high-performance primary care model that will enable the organization to be a leader in patient experience, provider and care teamwork life and quality of care both regionally and nationally. Critical to our success is the ability to create a culture that values teams and an organization that has the expertise to foster a healthy and supportive work environment. To realize this vision, we must build an exemplary leadership team that will guide and support our care teams on this journey. Under the direction of the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management (the Director), the Risk and Patient Safety Manager will assist in the development and implementation of an Ambulatory Risk Management and Patient Safety Program that will sustain fundamental improvements in the safety of primary care provided by BILHPC. The Risk Management and Patient Safety program includes proactive and preventive strategies, as well as a reliable system for reacting to and evaluating adverse events and near-misses. The Risk and Patient Safety Manager reviews and analyzes safety events (RLDatix), assesses the severity/harm to patients, conducts investigations with local and senior leadership and frontline staff. The Risk and Patient Safety Manager will help develop reports to monitor for trends and analyze opportunities for improvement. The candidate will provide risk management education and assist in policy/standard development. The candidate will promote organizational patient safety initiatives and support the malpractice insurance program for professional and general liability.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the Peer Review process under the direction of the Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management and the Chief Quality & Safety Officer. (essential)
2. Responsible for coordinating clinical and systems investigation and analysis of safety events and quality of care complaints. Conducts interviews of clinical and non-clinical colleagues involved in safety events. (essential)
3. Responsible for coordinating the Root Cause Analysis process for high level safety events as deemed appropriate by the Director of Risk Management and Patient safety and the Chief Quality & Safety Officer. (essential)
4. Maintains safety reporting system, tracking and evaluating safety events. Triages reports, verifies and corrects data entry of information in safety reports and prepares reports for clinical leaders. (essential)
5. Collaborates, in connection with the Director, Patient Safety & Risk Management, and with CRICO when an untoward event occurs. Collaborates with BILH General Counsel and their team(s) regarding information needs and responding to legal requests. (essential)
6. Support membership in the CRICO Patient Safety Organization (PSO) and submit documents to the Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) under the direction of the Director and CQSO (essential)
7. Provides consultation and education for BILHPC colleagues. Advises on risk management and patient safety issues, requirements and strategies and works with practices to evaluate and improve internal processes and procedures. (essential)

8. Responsible for assisting clinicians and colleagues in a proactive reaction to negative outcomes by instructing in communication style, customer services responsiveness; and by managing proactive communication plans with patients and their families during investigation of unexpected outcomes and complaints. (essential)
9. Maintains knowledge of professional industry, legislative, insurance, and regulatory trends and practices through participation in relevant professional organizations and attendance at conferences and other continuing education programs. (essential)
10. Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

2. RN with current licensure to practice in MA, CPHRM and/ or CPPS designation.

3. 3-5 years related work experience required in risk management, patient safety, or performance improvement. and 0-1 years supervisory/management experience required.

4. Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical records.

5. Experience and/or demonstrated understanding of root cause analysis and FMEA analysis.

6. Ability to analyze data, formulate meaningful information. Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion.

7. Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience preferred with RL Solutions adverse event reporting computer software product.

2. Training in patient safety or risk management and quality/performance.

3. Improvement methodology, concepts, education and implementation.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.

Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Pay Range:

$130,000.00 USD - $159,994.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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