RN Director, Patient Safety
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the
Senior Vice President for Clinical Services (SVPCS), the Director
of Patient Safety has primary oversight of the Health System
patient safety program. The DPS functions as the Healthcare
System's primary resource for Patient Safety and leads efforts to
develop and execute patient safety strategy and tactics. The DPS
communicates routinely with Health System staff and providers in
the hospital and ambulatory system to identify barriers to the
delivery of safe patient care. The DPS is responsible for ensuring
that the Health System meets all National Patient Safety Goals as
outlined by The Joint Commission. The DPS also is primarily
responsible for administering system patient safety surveys to
staff and providers and communicating the findings of any survey to
Senior Health System leadership. The DPS assists in maintaining
Magnet status as well as all other System-level Quality and Safety
goals and participatory events. The DPS coordinates the activities
of the Safety Event Review Committee. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor
of Science in Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing
preferred. Five or more years of relevant clinical and/or risk
management experience are required, with background in the
following areas preferred: direct patient care; patient safety
program implementation and management; knowledge of State, Federal
and accrediting requirements as they relate to National Patient
Safety Goals and patient safety indicators. Experience with
performance improvement and process improvement initiatives, strong
knowledge of clinical operations, teamwork experience working
cross-functionally throughout multiple disciplines required. Must
possess optimistic personal outlook with high energy and
motivational skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to
build trust and rapport with all levels of staff and providers.
Must be a flexible and effective connector and leader by influence
and an ability and desire to work within team structure. Must have
strong written and verbal communication skills.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in
the State of Texas is required.
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