System Clinical Senior Project Leader, Patient Safety

Hours of Work :
8-5
Days Of Week :
M-F
Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Summary

- Category A: Support Services
- Job Purpose: Assist and collaborate with the AVP of Patient Safety and Organizational Readiness in the coordination of Methodist Health System (MHS) Patient Safety and High Reliability programs necessary to achieve strategic goal of becoming a shining example of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) by providing operational support of all implementation and sustainability processes.
- FLSA: Exempt
- Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare related field required.

Licenses and/or Certification

- Texas RN License or other approved clinical licensures approved by AVP of PSOR.
- Advanced training and certification in at least one area of patient safety (CPPS, CPHQ or equivalent) required within 18 months of hire

Work Experience:

- Minimum of three years relevant work experience, including patient safety, patient care, project leadership experience, quality management or project management, readiness etc.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

- Coaching/mentoring skills
- Consistently follows the Standards of Behavior set by Methodist Health System.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence others and work collaboratively.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
- Handles confidential material and information appropriately
- Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, care standards, patient safety, and high reliability methods.
- Passion for quality, safety, and service
- Positive attitude and approach
- Self-directed, motivated with strong organizational skills

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

- Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
- Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026
- Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026
- TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
- Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
- Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
- Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025
- Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
- Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025