Patient Safety Officer

Patient Safety Officer

Located in the heart of southeastern New Mexico, Hobbs is a vibrant, welcoming community where small‑town charm meets big opportunity. Known for its friendly neighbors, wide‑open skies, and strong sense of community pride, Hobbs offers an affordable cost of living, short commutes, and a relaxed pace of life. Enjoy local dining favorites, outdoor recreation, arts and music events, and easy access to parks, golf courses, and West Texas attractions. Whether you’re raising a family, building your career, or looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, Hobbs delivers a warm welcome and room to grow—both professionally and personally. 

Be the champion behind safer care and better outcomes as our Patient Safety Officer! In this high-impact role, you’ll turn data into action, curiosity into prevention, and collaboration into an error-free care experience. From analyzing safety events and near misses to leading multidisciplinary improvement teams, educating staff, and partnering with clinical and executive leaders, you’ll help weave patient safety into everything we do. You’ll drive national safety priorities, lead proactive risk-reduction initiatives, and serve as a trusted voice for Just Culture, High Reliability, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about protecting patients, influencing systems, and making a meaningful difference at every level of the organization, this is your opportunity to lead safety where it matters most.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Health System thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Please note the following important details regarding this position: 

• This is an onsite position, requiring daily attendance at the designated location. 
• Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the following office location: 
  • New Mexico: Hobbs

Required Qualifications:    

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or another medical related field of study
• 5 or more years of clinical practice experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training in PI and safety tools and techniques, as well as team dynamics and facilitation skills.
• Master's Degree Nursing.
• Exposure to quality management field.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.