Director of Patient Safety and Quality

Peak Recruiter•Visalia, CA

10h

About The Position

We are excited to present an opportunity for a Director of Patient Safety and Quality at Kaweah Health, a publicly owned, community healthcare organization in Visalia, California. With over 5,000 employees and an eight-campus healthcare district encompassing 613 beds, Kaweah Health delivers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. Our culture is deeply rooted in responsibility and accountability, emphasizing ownership from our team members. We serve a region with significant needs, making the rewards of contributing to our mission even greater. Company Overview: Kaweah Health is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services, focusing on making a tangible difference in the health of our patients, loved ones, and community. Dr. Stefanacci, your direct report, fosters a supportive environment with minimal interference. Position Overview: The Director of Quality orchestrates and influences the work of others to enhance Kaweah Health's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This high-level leadership role holds accountability for safety and the necessary infrastructures to meet patient and family expectations. You will be instrumental in setting and executing strategies related to quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance for a billion-dollar health system, impacting a large patient population in the Central Valley.

Requirements

10 or so years of experience in quality-related roles within a hospital or health system
At least 5 years of experience as a leader of a department or quality team
Expertise in performance improvement and experience managing people and a department are essential.
Proven track record of responsibility for strategic initiatives with demonstrated positive outcomes, showcasing an impact on strategic priorities with measurable results.
Strong collaboration skills are crucial for engaging teams and physicians.
A passion for quality and patient safety, coupled with resilience
Current license in a relevant clinical discipline
Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ)
Formal training in project management or performance improvement, such as Black Belt or Six Sigma certification
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, or a relevant clinical discipline with additional training in Quality and Patient Safety

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience at a director level in a hospital or health system quality program
Clinical background
Experience and responsibility for regulatory and accreditation
Candidates who thrive in community-based organizations with limited support

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborating with Dr. Stefanacci CMO/CQO, to set priorities and strategies, and then executing these plans effectively.
Supports performance improvement activities throughout the organization, providing essential project management, performance improvement, and data analytics support.
Presenting to the CEO, executive team, and the board, and overseeing the quality of care for our extensive patient population.
Designs and orchestrates the implementation of Quality and Patient Safety Plans
Identifies and implements appropriate methods and tools for quality and patient safety
Participates in case review committees to address sentinel events and significant near misses.
Provide resources for measurement and evaluation
Collaborate with medical staff leaders on quality and patient safety systems
Develop a skilled department staff.
Coordinating all Joint Commission accreditation surveys and preparations
Identifying and implementing strategies for safety culture improvement
Providing professional development opportunities.
Demonstrating a measurable impact on strategic priorities by articulating them, establishing benchmarks, and achieving measurable outcomes.
Supporting performance improvement activities across the organization, providing essential project management, performance improvement, and data analytics support.