Patient Safety Manager

Overview Patient Safety Manager – Falls Church, VA Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: $96,000-$120,000 Dominion Hospital , the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Manager to support the implementation and daily operations of the Patient Safety Program under guidance of the Director of Quality and Risk Management. This role assists with coordinating safety initiatives, analyzing safety events, and supporting compliance efforts while ensuring alignment with facility standards, CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulations. If you’re passionate about quality, compliance, and patient safety – we’d love to hear from you. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Competitive pay Paperless, quick onboarding Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership Recognition programs & employee appreciation events Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay) (eligibility requirements apply) Generous employee referral program Annual performance reviews Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources) Opportunities for advancement Strong mentorship and orientation programs Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety What You'll Do Support the Director of Quality and Risk Management in maintaining the Patient Safety Program and Plan Manage event reporting systems and ensure timely follow-up Ensure serious events are reported to the respective agencies in a timely manner Conduct and coordinate RCAs, ACAs, and FMEAs Analyze trends in safety events and prepare reports for review by the Director Assist with regulatory readiness activities and survey preparation under Director leadership Compile patient safety data and dashboards for Director presentation to leadership committees Promote a Just Culture environment Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining clear escalation to the Director Investigate and follow-up on patient complaints and grievances Act as patient advocate Support initiatives related to suicide and self-harm risk reduction Assist with ligature risk assessments and mitigation tracking Participate in restraint and seclusion reduction efforts Contribute to patient aggression and staff safety initiatives Reinforce trauma-informed care practices Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred Licensure/Certifications: RN or MSW preferred; CPPS or CPHQ preferred Experience: 3–5+ years in patient safety, quality, or risk management, preferably in behavioral health or acute care Experience with performance improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma preferred). Knowledge of HRO principles. Salary/Wage Range Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities. Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Our 116-bed hospital is one of the region's leading mental healthcare facilities in Northern Virginia. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). Our patients receive the best quality care through specialized services in safe, healthy, confidential, and trauma-informed environments. At Dominion Hospital, our care-like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Join our team and help create a safer environment for patients, visitors, and employees while advancing excellence in healthcare. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Dominion Hospital