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Director of Patient Safety

Asheville, NC · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

Core responsibilities include applying systems thinking and reliable design principles to identify and mitigate patient safety risk, advancing a culture of safety across clinical and operational ...

This is a Travel RN Risk & Patient Safety Manager contract at Cody Regional Health in Cody, Wyoming . Quick Overview * Facility: Cody Regional Health * Location: Cody, WY * Facility Size: Small rural ...

Sr Safety Risk Specialist

Newton, MA · On-site

$79K - $115K/yr

This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and ... No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Evanston, 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 ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Highwood, 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 ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Evanston, 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 ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Wilmette, 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 ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Glenview, 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 ...

This position involves overseeing patient safety initiatives, conducting investigations, and ... No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related ...

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How much do patient safety risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient safety risk in the United States is $103,058.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectPatient Safety RiskPatient Safety Coordinator
CredentialsNone specific, often involves understanding healthcare safety protocolsTypically requires certifications like Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare settings, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare settings, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed to identify potential hazards or risks in patient careRole focused on implementing safety protocols and training

Patient Safety Risk refers to the potential hazards that could compromise patient safety, often identified by risk assessments. Patient Safety Coordinator actively manages and improves safety protocols to prevent these risks. While Patient Safety Risk highlights vulnerabilities, the Coordinator works to mitigate them through policies and staff training.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Patient Safety Risk jobs? The most popular types of Patient Safety Risk jobs are:
Infographic showing various Patient Safety Risk job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,058 per year, or $49.5 per hour.
Director, Clinical Risk and Patient Safety

Director, Clinical Risk and Patient Safety

City of Hope

Duarte, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 14 days ago


City Of Hope rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 876 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Director of Risk Management, Patient Safety & Patient Advocacy provides enterprise-wide leadership and strategic oversight for risk management, patient safety, event reporting, regulatory compliance, and patient experience programs. This role partners with executive leadership, medical staff, and operational teams to advance a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement across all care settings.

You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating clinical and organizational risk while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational priorities.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Lead and execute enterprise-wide risk management and patient safety strategies aligned with organizational goals

  • Oversee patient safety programs, event reporting systems, and risk mitigation initiatives

  • Drive response to high-risk and sentinel events, including investigations and corrective actions

  • Partner with leadership to manage patient complaints, grievances, and experience improvement efforts

  • Facilitate root cause analyses (RCA) and performance improvement initiatives

  • Provide executive-level reporting on safety, risk trends, and quality outcomes

  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and clinical leaders on liability and risk matters

  • Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety and accountability

  • Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards

  • Utilize data and analytics to proactively identify risks and drive continuous improvement

Your qualifications should include:

  • Master's degree in Nursing or related field (or BSN with advanced degree); experience may substitute in select cases

  • 3-5 years of regulatory and patient safety experience

  • 5 years of leadership or management experience

  • Acute care experience required; multi-site or health system experience preferred

  • Active California RN license required

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (CDPH,CMS, Joint Commission, Title 22)

  • Proven ability to lead quality, risk, and performance improvement initiatives

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and data-driven decision-making skills

Preferred certifications: CPHRM, CPPS, or CPHQ

Additional Information:

Job Status: Full time, exempt

Salary range $ 136,715 - 228,314

City of Hope employees' pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hopes translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations Best Hospitals in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913