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Manager Patient Safety

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$57.25 - $85.16/hr

Our ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in patient safety and risk management for a general acute-care Hospital. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Coordinates, supports and assists in developing Patient Safety Fair and Risk Management Week activities. 21. Performs other related duties Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related ...

Clinical Risk Manager

Flushing, NY · 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 ...

Full Time, Days The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program. This leadership role will direct others within the ...

Full Time, Days The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety and risk management program. This leadership role will direct others within the ...

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

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for risk management patient safety manager in the United States is $103,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a risk management patient safety manager do?

A Risk Management Patient Safety Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and minimizing risks that could harm patients or impact the quality of healthcare services. They develop and implement policies and procedures to promote patient safety, investigate incidents and near-misses, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Additionally, they work closely with staff to provide training on patient safety practices and collaborate with leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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

A Risk Management Patient Safety Manager works closely with clinical staff by facilitating regular safety huddles, leading root cause analyses after incidents, and providing education on best practices in patient safety. They serve as a liaison between frontline healthcare workers and hospital leadership, ensuring that safety concerns are addressed promptly and systematically. By fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement, they help implement protocols that reduce risk and enhance patient care. Effective collaboration often involves multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, physicians, quality improvement professionals, and administrative staff.

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

To thrive as a Risk Management Patient Safety Manager, you need expertise in healthcare risk assessment, compliance, and patient safety protocols, typically supported by a clinical background and certifications such as CPHRM. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and regulatory databases is essential. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills help drive safety initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills are vital to proactively identifying risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding both patients and healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Risk Management Patient Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,704 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Sr. Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Cambridge Health Alliance
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$75.60 - $114.04/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Location: 1035 Cambridge Street
Category: Professional and Management
Department: Risk Management
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Non Union
Work Schedule: Day
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Monday-Friday
Hours/Week: 40
Weekend Requirements: Not on site
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements: Yes, on a rolling basis
The Quality and Safety Department serves as a resource center to the organization to cultivate a culture of safety, eliminate preventable harm for all patients and staff, provide high value, equitable, evidence-based care, create an excellent care experience and to develop institutional capacity in improvement science and promote data driven decision making. Join our talented team to contribute towards the mission of our organization.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Associate Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer, the Senior Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety serves as a strategic leader for the enterprise-wide Risk Management and Patient Safety program. This role is pivotal in cultivating a culture of safety across Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), ensuring the organization remains at the leading edge of improving health outcomes, increasing patient safety, and reducing preventable errors in health care processes. The Senior Director provides executive oversight of the risk and patient safety staff, manages departmental budgets, and acts as a key liaison to executive leadership, physician leaders, and external partners-including CRICO regarding malpractice claims and regulatory agencies for compliance and reporting. Beyond daily operations, this position drives institutional capacity in improvement science, proactively identifies system-wide risks, and transforms safety data into actionable insights, ensuring that high-reliability behaviors are embedded into the fabric of care delivery to protect both patients and staff.
Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) required; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
  • Experience 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in risk management, patient safety, and claims management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multifaceted risk and patient safety initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership, and managing complex stakeholder environments. Knowledge,
  • Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Sufficient clinical expertise to support the analysis of adverse events and engage effectively with providers on matters requiring clinical peer review.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Ability to perform effectively in stressful situations and apply critical thinking to complex scenarios.
  • Self-directed, motivated, and highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks based on organizational needs.
  • Proficient in collecting, organizing, and evaluating data for leadership presentations.
  • Solid understanding of healthcare industry operations and care delivery systems.
  • Strong computer skills; ability to quickly learn new software applications.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

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Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a renowned healthcare organization located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The entity operates in the healthcare and wellness sector serving the greater Boston area. Publicly established in 1996 through the merger of Cambridge and Somerville hospitals, the CHA provides a broad spectrum of clinical services ranging from primary care to specialty services. True to its commitment to the communities it serves, the CHA's mission involves providing high-quality care, respectful of every individual's needs, irrespective of their background or financial status.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, MA, US

Year founded

1996

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