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Director, Patient Safety
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- $158,371 - $215,342 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Goodwin College —East Hartford, CT
- Full-time
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- 5 years
- Residential
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- $78,399.88 - $127,911.94 a year
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- Writing skills
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J.S. Held LLC —Hartford, CT
- $195,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Director, Patient Safety

Baystate Health -
Springfield, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$158,371 - $215,342 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a Director of Patient Safety who thrives at the intersection of data, systems thinking, and culture transformation in Springfield, MA.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and advance a culture of safety and high reliability across a leading healthcare organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Vice President of Quality and Safety, the Director of Patient Safety serves as a subject matter expert in patient safety, continuous improvement, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. In close partnership with Quality leadership, you will lead the operational execution of patient safety programs, driving standardized processes, strengthening accountability, and embedding a culture of transparency and learning across the system.

Lead Patient Safety Programs & Event Management

Oversee the Safety Reporting System (SRS), ensuring timely review, triage, and resolution of safety events
Identify trends, risks, and system vulnerabilities; escalate and coordinate cross-functional responses
Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and structured investigations, ensuring actionable and sustained improvements
Drive follow-through on corrective action plans and disseminate learning across teams

Drive Systems Thinking & Performance Improvement

Partner with clinical and operational leaders to apply structured problem-solving methodologies (PDSA, RCA, etc.)
Use data to identify gaps, inform priorities, and guide decision-making
Align workflows, policies, and practices with regulatory and evidence-based standards

Advance a Culture of Safety & High Reliability

Operationalize HRO and Just Culture principles to foster transparency, accountability, and continuous learning
Coach and support leaders in building psychologically safe environments that encourage reporting
Embed safety practices into daily operations through education and engagement

Standardize & Align Across the System

Develop and sustain standard work to ensure consistency and reliability across departments
Monitor adherence through audits, dashboards, and escalation processes
Align patient safety initiatives with broader organizational quality and operational goals

Ensure Regulatory & Quality Program Excellence

Oversee regulatory reporting and compliance with agencies such as The Joint Commission, DPH, and PCAP
Support accreditation readiness, including mock tracers and survey preparation
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all quality and safety data submissions

Enhance Communication & Visibility

Lead tiered huddles and visual management systems to improve transparency and situational awareness
Utilize dashboards and performance metrics to drive accountability and action

Collaborate Across the Organization

Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, and operational teams to address system-level challenges
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance patient safety and quality outcomes

Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

Supervise and mentor Quality & Safety Specialists
Build team capability in RCA facilitation, data analysis, and improvement methodologies
Support workforce development and align team performance with organizational priorities

SCHEDULE:

Full-time

LOCATION:

55 Pratt St – Springfield, MA
Requires travel to Greenfield, Westfield, and Palmer

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree, required
Clinical degree with active license, required
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in patient safety, quality, or performance improvement
Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
Expertise in quality improvement methodologies, systems thinking, and data analysis
Proven ability to lead programs, influence stakeholders, and drive change across complex systems
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Required)

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$158,371.00 – $182,041.00 – $215,342.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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