Sr. Director Patient Safety/Risk Management RN

Hospital system looking to bring on Patient Safety Director! Bonus Incentive Program and Relocation!

The Senior Director Patient Safety Risk Management RN provides executive-level leadership, innovation, and strategic direction for the advancement of a Just Culture that promotes quality, reliability, and continuous learning across the North Division.

Scope of role – all North Division (Alaska and WA)

• Presenting to large executive groups
• Legal landscape of risk
• Multiple campuses or large scope at 1 system

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Business, or Healthcare Administration, or enrollment in a Master’s program
• Current Washington Registered Nurse License (required upon hire)
• Preferred (1 or more) - Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Patient Safety Officer (CPSO)

Experience & Expertise

• 7 years of nursing experience, including 5 years in acute care
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in management roles
• 7 years of experience managing professional staff who work independently on complex tasks and initiatives
• 5 years of recent experience in high reliability principles (IHI), The Joint Commission (TJC), and regulatory survey readiness (state and federal)

Clinical & Regulatory Expertise

• Expert knowledge of Caring Reliably, The Joint Commission (TJC), and applicable state and federal healthcare regulations
• Working knowledge of Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and compliance standards
• Understanding of healthcare trends, regulatory changes, and evolving reimbursement/risk models

Analytical, Risk & Quality Capability

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret safety and risk data
• Ability to evaluate complex clinical, regulatory, and operational issues
• Ability to assess legal, financial, and organizational implications of decisions

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across executive, clinical, and operational audiences
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence across a highly matrixed organization without direct authority

Operational & Strategic Effectiveness

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives with significant operational and financial impact
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-division healthcare environments

Professional Attributes

• High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety
• Strong executive presence and advisory capability
• Collaborative leadership style that promotes alignment, accountability, and performance