Program Manager, Caregiver & Patient Safety

Program Manager, Caregiver & Patient Safety PeaceHealth - 3.3 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $105,851 - $158,766 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications RN License Patient safety

Full Job Description Job ID:

130112

Location:

Vancouver, WA Work Type:

Full Time Shift:

Day Shift Length:

8

Hours FTE:

1.00

Benefit Eligibility:

Full-time benefits Description Full Time | 1.0 FTE | Day Shift At PeaceHealth, safety is foundational to our Mission— to create healthier communities together . We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager, Caregiver & Patient Safety to lead systemwide initiatives that protect our caregivers and patients and strengthen a culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. This role provides enterprise leadership for caregiver and patient safety programs across PeaceHealth, partnering with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to advance our zero‑harm commitment .

Annual Compensation:

$105,851 - $158,766 What You'll Do Lead systemwide caregiver and patient safety programs, including safe patient handling, workplace violence prevention, Culture of Safety, and Cause Analysis initiatives. Design and execute enterprise safety strategies aligned with PeaceHealth goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, supporting governance committees, councils, and workgroups across networks. Partner with leaders at all levels—including executive leadership—to influence culture change and reduce harm. Develop, maintain, and standardize enterprise policies, procedures, training, and safety toolkits. Track and analyze safety data and trends; collaborate with analytics teams to build and maintain enterprise dashboards. Provide education, coaching, and mentoring to regional and community-based safety leaders. Lead change management efforts to ensure consistent adoption and long-term sustainment of safety programs. Travel occasionally to PeaceHealth hospitals and clinics to support systemwide alignment. What You Bring Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, clinical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required) Master's degree (preferred) Minimum of 5 years of experience in patient or healthcare employee safety Experience with managing complex programs and projects, specifically with a focus on quality improvement activities, and demonstrated successful completion of quality improvement projects with desired Experience with workplace violence prevention, and/or quality improvement Licensure & Certification Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required) One of the following certifications obtained within 1 year of hire: Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) Certified Professional in Human Factors in Healthcare (CPHFH) Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Skills Strong ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with clinical and executive leaders Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills Proven change management and program leadership capabilities Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio (preferred) Willingness to travel to PeaceHealth facilities as needed Working Conditions Primarily office-based with time spent in hospitals and clinical settings Sedentary work; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds Frequent computer use and close visual acuity required Why PeaceHealth PeaceHealth is committed to the physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing of our caregivers. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions Generous paid time off Employer-paid life and disability insurance Tuition and continuing education reimbursement Wellness benefits Expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility . For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application. PeaceHealth is an EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled , in accordance with applicable laws.