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Manager Patient Safety

CommonSpirit Health
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

*We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.*

Our ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in patient safety and risk management for a general acute-care Hospital.

As our Manager of Patient Safety and Risk at St. Mary Medical Center, you will oversee the facility's Patient Safety Program, including the Patient Safety Plan requirements for the collection, analysis and reporting of events and patient safety data, investigation of events and near misses, and will ensure all accreditation and regulatory requirements for patient safety are fully met. You will participate in system office initiatives and programs to mitigate identified risks which result in reduced costs, reduced adverse patient outcomes, and safer patient care. You will also coordinate claim team requests and collaborate with other key stakeholders to implement learnings from claims. You will also spearhead the the coordination of all legal documents related to hospital liability.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
  • Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
  • 28 days PTO accrued annually.

*Job Requirements*

Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required, or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of risk management, patient safety and/or other related professional experience and a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing/supervising employees and/or vendors required.

Required Special Skills And Training

  • Experience with the event reporting process, root cause analyses, and event investigation/review.
  • Experience with patient compliant/grievance investigations and prompt resolution.
  • Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
  • Familiar with all legal documents related to hospital liability, including management of subpoenas, Summaries and Complaints and other related activities.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
  • Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
  • Experience with risk and the implementation of HPI and cause analysis.
  • Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills for working with teams, physicians, committees and senior management.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), presentation style, including the ability to concisely present data to leaders, clinicians and staff at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

*Where You'll Work*

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit [https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical](https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical) for more information.

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*Pay Range*

$57.25 - $85.16 /hour

Salary : $57 - $85

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