Patient Safety RN

Patient Safety Officer, Patient Safety RN (KFH/HP)Location: Onsite - Downey, CA 90242Employment Type: Permanent Industry: HealthcareSalary: USD $155,000 - $169,900 / year + up to 10% Annual BonusVendor Fee: $4500OverviewKaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Officer (RN) to lead patient safety initiatives and foster a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Downey, CA-a Level III Trauma and Stroke-Certified Center with 350-400 beds. This role demands a clinically strong RN with recent acute care experience and proven leadership in patient safety and risk reduction.Key ResponsibilitiesLead patient safety programs and initiatives in alignment with hospital and regional standards.Conduct comprehensive medical chart reviews to assess patient safety events, risks, and improvement opportunities.Drive and oversee root cause analysesevent investigations, and corrective action planningCollaborate cross-functionally with Nursing, Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff to strengthen patient safety outcomes.Provide guidance and serve as the subject-matter expert in patient safety practices, California regulatory reporting, and performance improvement processes.Act as interim leader in the Director of Risk role when needed.Must-Have QualificationsActive RN license in the state of California.Recent leadership experience (with or without direct reports) in Patient Safety within an acute care hospital setting.Strong clinical background in Adult Critical Care, ICU, ED, or Med-Surg.Ability to perform chart reviews and assess potential safety or risk issues with sound clinical judgment.Minimum 5 years of acute care RN experience.Preferred QualificationsFormal Patient Safety Officer training or certification (e.g., ASHRM).Experience in a Magnet-designated hospital environment.Familiarity with TEAMSTEPPSroot cause analysiscause mapping, and California reporting regulationsStrong operational understanding of hospital safety committees and interdisciplinary collaboration.Experience with Level III Trauma or Stroke Center operations is highly desirable.Additional InformationBonus: Up to 10% of annual salary based on department and regional metrics.Relocation: Not available.Sponsorship: Not available.Equity: None.Reports To: Director of Risk (may serve as interim).Team Culture: Collaborative and clinically driven environment with outstanding nursing leadership and advancement opportunities.Work Hours: Flexible.