Director of Quality & Patient Safety Be the First to Apply Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Quality & Patient Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for quality management, patient safety, and performance improvement activities. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs that support clinical excellence, patient safety, and optimal patient outcomes. The Director oversees the Patient Safety Program, and Performance Improvement Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with requirements established by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state regulatory agencies, and other applicable standards. The Director serves as a key leader in quality and safety initiatives, collaborates closely with executive leadership, medical staff, and department leaders, and provides consultation, education, and performance improvement expertise throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in nursing or related healthcare field required. Masters degree in health care administration, Business Administration or healthcare related field preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Additional certifications in Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Regulatory Compliance, or Healthcare Leadership preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 35 years of progressive leadership experience in quality management, patient safety, or related healthcare functions preferred. Experience with data analysis, performance measurement, and quality improvement methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in Patient Safety. Excellent verbal & written communication skills required. Excellent Leadership skills required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the clinical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Requires the ability to walk, stand and reach a majority of the time. Intact vision and speech as well as sufficient hearing is also required. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Core Competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Quality Management and Performance Improvement, Patient Safety Leadership, Clinical Outcomes Improvement

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Quality and Accreditation and supervises incumbents as assigned. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in nursing or related healthcare field required. Masters degree in health care administration, Business Administration or healthcare related field preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

: Additional certifications in Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Regulatory Compliance, or Healthcare Leadership preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 35 years of progressive leadership experience in quality management, patient safety, or related healthcare functions preferred. Experience with data analysis, performance measurement, and quality improvement methodologies.

Demonstrated expertise in Patient Safety.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills required. Excellent Leadership skills required. Apply Now Job Identification100857 Job CategoryAdministration Job ScheduleFull time Job ShiftDay Pay Range$141,142.00-$246,998.00 Holidays RequiredNo Weekends RequiredNo Hrs Per Week40 Posting RequirementPost Int & Ext Total Rewards at AtlantiCare At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits , including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future. Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions. AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer