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How much do quality patient safety manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality 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.

What is a quality patient safety manager?

Quality Patient Safety Managers are healthcare professionals responsible for ensuring that medical facilities maintain high standards of patient care and minimize risks to patient safety. They develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and programs that promote safe clinical practices and regulatory compliance. Their work often involves analyzing incidents, conducting root cause analyses, and leading quality improvement initiatives. By collaborating with staff across departments, they help create a culture of safety and continuous improvement within healthcare organizations.

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

A Quality Patient Safety Manager works closely with clinical teams, including nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, to identify areas for improvement in patient safety and care quality. Collaboration often involves leading root cause analyses of adverse events, facilitating safety training, and implementing evidence-based protocols. The manager acts as a bridge between frontline staff and leadership, ensuring that feedback from the clinical team informs policy changes and quality initiatives. This collaborative approach fosters a culture of transparency and continuous improvement, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

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

To thrive as a Quality Patient Safety Manager, you need a strong background in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety principles, data analysis, and typically a degree in nursing, public health, or a related field, often complemented by certifications like CPHQ. Familiarity with quality management systems, incident reporting tools, root cause analysis software, and regulatory compliance standards is important. Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills set top professionals apart in this field. These competencies are crucial for driving organizational change, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance in healthcare settings.

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

AspectQuality Patient Safety ManagerPatient Safety Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in healthcare, nursing, or related field; certifications like CPHQ often preferredUsually requires a healthcare-related degree or certification; may also hold CPHQ or similar credentials
Work EnvironmentWorks in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare organizations overseeing safety programsSupports safety initiatives, often within specific departments or units
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in healthcare settings to develop and monitor safety protocolsUsed in healthcare facilities to assist in safety compliance and reporting

The main difference is that the Quality Patient Safety Manager has broader responsibilities, including program development and oversight, while the Patient Safety Coordinator focuses on supporting safety initiatives and compliance within specific areas. Both roles require healthcare knowledge and safety certifications, but the manager typically holds more senior responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Quality Patient Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,967 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Travel Director of Quality & Patient Safety - $5,400 per week

Trinity Health FirstChoice

Hartford, CT • On-site

$5.4K/wk

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Trinity Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

572nd of 894 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a travel nurse RN Administrative Director for a travel nursing job in Hartford, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Administrative
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:Description:

This position requires RN license, work is on site in Hartford, CT

Position Purpose

This position oversees the quality teams at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. Responsibility for ensuring excellent performance quality outcomes, including registry data, performance improvement, data analytics, regulatory, patient safety, and infection prevention. This highly skilled professional will strive, in a fast-paced environment, to lead strategic initiatives across the community hospitals to improve patient care, safety, and quality outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulations and drive continuous improvement efforts.

What you will do

  • Develop and implement an organizational quality and patient safety framework for the organization monitoring of key performance indicators
  • Lead a large team consisting of clinical and non-clinical team members with the responsibility of development and oversight of Quality & Patient Safety strategic
  • Oversee the identification of meaningful overall organizational quality data and measurements, ensuring they are reported and shared through reports, presentations, and education
  • Develop overall department budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints

Minimum Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business preferred
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required
  • Prior leadership/management experience in Quality & Patient Safety in healthcare setting required
  • Three (3) years of relevant leadership and management experience within a health‐system setting preferred

Location: St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT

Start Date: ASAP

Weeks: 13

Hours: 5x8

Shift: Days

Gross Weekly Rate: $5400

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health FirstChoice Job ID #00688172. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Interim Director of Quality & Patient Safety (RN)

About Trinity Health FirstChoice

Premium pay

FirstChoice offers a rewarding career with significant premium pay and flexible scheduling to fit your life. FirstChoice healthcare travel professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence. You'll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Healthcare travel professionals, join us in caring for our community, we can't do it without you.

FirstChoice exclusively supports facilities within the Trinity Health system meaning you will have a consistent experience between job sites. Your training at one site will apply to other sites within the region and will minimize the time you are spending outside of patient care. We understand that there has been a fundamental shift in the nursing position in recent years and like any other employee, nurses want more options and flexibility in their careers. FirstChoice provides you with both along with the comfort and security of one employer.

Benefits of Being a FirstChoice healthcare travel professional:

  • Premium pay
  • Choose your own travel adventure—work in a variety of practice settings
  • Wide range of assignments available
  • Housing and meal stipend

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements of a FirstChoice Nurse:

  • Registered nurse with a license in the state(s) you will work
  • Minimum of 2 years, depending on specialty area
  • Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility

Trinity Health is a leading not-for-profit Catholic health system with 92 hospitals and hundreds of primary, specialty and continuing care centers across the United States.

Benefits

  • Employee assistance programs
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Discount program

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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