Director of Quality and Patient Safety

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital • Saint Johnsbury, VT

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About The Position

Position Overview: The Director of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety focuses on enhancing patient care, safety, and operational efficiency by developing, coordinating, and implementing effective quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of healthcare quality standards, and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Science in Nursing, other clinical-related field, public health, or healthcare administration.
• Five (5) years of healthcare experience in an acute care/critical access facility and hospital-based quality improvement experience are required.
• Previous leadership experience with responsibility for managing people, projects, and quality initiatives.
• Current licensure in a relevant clinical discipline
• Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS), Lean or Six Sigma Certification, or other relevant certification preferred, required within one year.
• Required skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Virtual Communication platforms, Excellent communication skills, Ability to write reports, Ability to present to leadership, medical staff, and Board of Directors, Data analysis, Planning & problem-solving, and the ability to be self-directed and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's in Nursing, a Healthcare-related profession, or Business Administration is strongly preferred.
• Power BI, Point, Publisher

Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement programs and initiatives to enhance patient care and safety across the organization.
• Regulatory Compliance Assistance: Assists Risk & Compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, including those set by CMS and other state healthcare regulations, state health departments, and other governing bodies.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret patient care outcomes and quality metrics data. Prepare and present reports to hospital leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based practices to address quality issues.
• Education and Training: Provide staff with education and training on quality improvement methodologies, patient safety protocols, and best practices.
• Policy Development: Develop, review, and update hospital policies and procedures for quality management and patient care standards.
• Patient Safety Initiatives: Collaborate to promote a safety culture within the organization, including incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with patients, families, and community stakeholders to gather feedback and improve the quality of care and services.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, NVRH offers a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your professional and personal growth.
• This package includes loan repayment, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, and comprehensive, affordable health/dental/vision insurance options.
• We also provide other benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees