Patient Safety Manager RN

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVACommunity Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Community Health team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. The Patient Safety Manager RN has responsibility for and accountability for directing, managing, and overseeing the patient safety program at UVACH facilities as assigned. This role provides leadership and strategic direction to foster a culture of safety, proactively identifying risks and implementing initiatives to enhance patient safety and reduce harm. The Patient Safety Manager RN partners with clinical and operational leaders to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive patient safety program, including both strategic and operational plans. This role leads proactive and reactive safety efforts, including event analysis, risk assessments, and system-based improvements to reduce unintended adverse patient outcomes. The Patient Safety Manager RN designs, implements, and delivers ongoing education and training to staff and leadership to promote understanding of patient safety principles, human factors, and high reliability practices. This role collaborates across UVACH to drive process improvement, strengthen safety culture, and ensure alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical healthcare experience required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required (Virginia or eligible for licensure in Virginia)
• Strong knowledge of patient safety science, human factors, and risk management principles
• Demonstrated experience conducting event investigations and risk assessments (CSA, FMEA, ACA, CCA)
• Ability to perform detailed clinical chart reviews and translate findings into actionable improvements
• Experience developing and delivering education and training to clinical staff
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and project management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to senior leadership
• Ability to influence change and drive interdisciplinary collaboration
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to patient safety
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MPH, or related field) preferred
• Experience in patient safety, quality improvement, or risk management strongly preferred
• Experience leading event investigations (e.g., CSA/RCA) and proactive risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) preferred
• Certification in Patient Safety (e.g., CPPS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the patient safety program at assigned facilities
• Conduct Comprehensive Systematic Analyses (CSAs) and ensure timely completion of action plans following serious safety events
• Facilitate and lead Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and other proactive risk assessments as directed
• Perform clinical chart reviews to identify trends, gaps in care, and opportunities for harm reduction
• Analyze safety event data to identify trends, root causes, and system vulnerabilities
• Partner with leaders to implement sustainable corrective actions and monitor effectiveness
• Develop and deliver patient safety education and training for clinical and non-clinical staff
• Support development and sustainment of a Just Culture and high reliability organization
• Collaborate with risk management, quality, infection prevention, and clinical teams to align safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
• Prepare reports and present patient safety data, trends, and improvement initiatives to leadership and committees
• Lead or support safety committees and multidisciplinary workgroups
• Drive continuous improvement through evidence-based safety practices and change management strategies
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills
• Engages in active listening and inquiry
• Delivers clear, engaging, and well-organized presentations
• Effectively communicates safety data, risks, and improvement strategies to stakeholders
• Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Builds and sustains collaborative relationships across disciplines
• Mentors, trains, and supports staff to improve safety practices
• Promotes a culture of accountability and continuous learning
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
• Applies critical thinking to decision-making and issue resolution
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge through continuing education
• Stays current with patient safety best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager