Manager, Patient Safety & Quality
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Compliance
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Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we support one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are considered team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support each other and serve our community.
Together, we keep improving—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.
The Manager of Patient Safety and Quality collaborates with the Director of Patient Safety & Quality to lead quality & safety improvement initiatives. They work with various groups, clinical transformation services, and quality councils to achieve sustainable outcomes through project management, process mapping, reliability science, evidence-based practices, and quality strategies. They support accreditation standards and coordinate investigations with agencies like the Joint Commission and Department of Health.
Responsibilities
- Orient and mentor new team members; provide performance feedback.
- Lead patient safety & quality initiatives using safety science principles.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, NJ Codes, OSHA).
- Chair organizational committees and facilitate regulatory activities.
- Coordinate regulatory surveys and develop hospital-wide training programs.
- Lead teams around quality & safety projects, identify improvement priorities, and utilize data-driven strategies.
- Promote event reporting, transparency, and safety culture.
- Develop metrics, reports, and provide feedback on safety & quality initiatives.
- Manage event referrals, escalation, and safety trend analysis.
- Participate in root cause analyses and professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field; 5+ years in healthcare quality, patient safety, or regulatory compliance; experience in Performance Improvement; knowledge of standards like The Joint Commission; excellent communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare; certification as a Professional in Patient Safety;
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.
If you believe you are a good fit, please apply today!
Additional Details- Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level - Employment type:
Full-time - Job function:
Management - Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare
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