Corporate Director Patient Safety - Full Time Exempt - QVH

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Job Summary

The Corporate Director of Patient Safety and Clinical Quality ensures system-wide integration of clinical quality and patient safety initiatives for the entity. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement, this role is critical to achieve the Emanate Health vision of top-decile clinical outcomes. The Corporate Director collaborates with operational leadership to foster a culture of safety and reduce clinical risk. Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of adverse event reporting, comprehensive system analyses, and provider peer review. This individual ensures compliance with state and federal reporting mandates (HCAI, TJC, CMS) within the patient safety domain and leads the organization in achieving high-reliability in patient care delivery through performance improvement methodologies, evidence-based practice, and clinical analytics. Proactively builds strong team and business relationships, both internally and externally. Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on aspects of the patient safety program to develop and influence improvement strategies. Pursues opportunities that add value and eliminate redundancy for the organization to help achieve and retain optimal quality and patient safety outcomes.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care related field required. Master’s Degree in Healthcare related field preferred.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

Minimum of five (5) years of acute clinical experience with performance improvement and/or in the acute healthcare setting.  Progressive leadership experience in an acute healthcare setting.

Minimum License Requirement:

Current California RN license (other clinical licenses will be considered with extensive patient safety experience in the acute care setting). Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within 18 months or CPHQ Patient Safety Micro-credential within 1 year of hire. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) required (experience considered in lieu of certification).

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

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