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Lead the Future of Patient Safety Across a Leading Healthcare System

Are you a visionary nursing leader passionate about advancing patient safety, High Reliability, and a culture of continuous improvement? This is an opportunity to influence care delivery across a large, integrated healthcare organization where your expertise will help shape safer outcomes for patients, caregivers, and communities.

As the Senior Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management, you will provide executive leadership for enterprise patient safety, clinical risk management, regulatory readiness, and safety culture initiatives across a multi-hospital division. Working closely with executive leaders, physicians, nursing teams, and operational partners, you will drive strategies that reduce risk, improve outcomes, and strengthen a Just Culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead division-wide patient safety and risk management strategies
• Advance High Reliability principles and safety culture initiatives
• Partner with executive leaders on quality, safety, and regulatory priorities
• Oversee safety investigations, Root Cause Analyses, and improvement plans
• Analyze trends and data to identify opportunities for system improvement
• Guide regulatory readiness and accreditation efforts
• Develop and mentor patient safety and risk management leaders

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Master’s preferred or in progress
• Current State RN license
• 7+ years of nursing experience, including acute care
• 7+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Expertise in patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with High Reliability principles, Joint Commission standards, and complex healthcare environments

Preferred certifications:CPHQ | CPHRM | CPPS | CPSO

Why Join?

• Make a system-wide impact on patient safety and quality outcomes
• Partner with respected healthcare executives and clinical leaders
• Lead transformational initiatives across multiple care settings
• Work within a mission-driven organization committed to excellence and innovation

Live and Thrive in the Pacific Northwest

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in a region known for its natural beauty, highly rated schools, vibrant communities, and endless outdoor recreation. From mountain trails and waterfront adventures to thriving arts, dining, and cultural experiences, this area offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

With a strong economy, no state income tax, and access to some of the nation’s most desirable communities, the Pacific Northwest continues to attract professionals seeking both professional growth and a rewarding place to call home.

If you’re ready to lead meaningful change and advance the future of patient safety, we invite you to explore this executive opportunity. Email us today randerson@careermatchpro.com