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System Director, Patient Safety

HCTHealthcare
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026

HCT is seeking an interim System Director of Patient Safety for a health system in Arizona. The responsibilities include: 

  • Establish structure and stability for the patient safety program.
  • Build and standardize the approach to RCAs and serious safety events.
  • Drive readiness for upcoming Joint Commission triennial survey. 

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelors required, Masters preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Patient Safety leadership experience in an acute care setting, prior experience leading RCA's and establishing RCA processes, as well as establishing structure for a patient safety program, in addition to JC survey preparation experience. 
  • License: RN license is not required, however a clinical background is a must.
  • Certifications: CPHQ, CPPS, or other related certifications are preferred but not required.

Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare and rental car.

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Keywords: Director Patient Safety, Interim Director Patient Safety, Patient Safety, 

Salary : $175,000

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