Dir Safety Quality and Infection Prevention

INTEGRIS Health•OK, OK

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About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a Director of Safety, Quality and Infection Prevention to provide strategic and operational leadership for system-wide quality, patient safety, infection prevention and regulatory readiness. The director leads performance improvement, data analysis, education and standardization in partnership with clinical, operational, physician and support-service leaders to improve patient outcomes, reduce risk and sustain compliance. The role leads quality, patient safety and infection prevention programs; develops strategies, standards, policies and evidence-based practices; oversees performance measures and related data collection, analysis and reporting; and directs Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities. The director coordinates responses to safety events, infection concerns, outbreaks, grievances, complaints, claims and regulatory inquiries as applicable, and supports organizational, regulatory, accreditation and payer quality requirements. The director also provides consultation, education and competency development; supports effective use of the electronic health record and related technology; leads or supports relevant committees and partnerships; assesses programs and recommends improvements; and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The position leads assigned staff, manages resources and budgets, and promotes fiscal accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, medical technology or a healthcare-related field.
Progressive clinical and leadership experience in an acute care or healthcare system, including responsibility for quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance or related programs.
Clinical experience appropriate to the professional discipline, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Current Registered Nurse license in Oklahoma or a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact state, or current ASCP Medical Technologist certification, when required by the selected professional pathway.
Working knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, epidemiology, data analysis, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and influence leaders and teams across the organization.
CIC certification within one year of hire when the role directly oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record when operating an organization-owned or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Ability to meet applicable physical, respiratory fit-testing and standard precaution requirements; the role may involve exposure to communicable diseases, specimens, blood or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing, healthcare, business administration or a related field.
Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care setting, including quality, safety or infection prevention program oversight.
Certification in healthcare quality, infection control or performance improvement methodology, such as CIC, CPHQ, Lean or Six Sigma.
Experience implementing clinical quality, safety, infection prevention or process improvement initiatives across a healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of system-wide quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control programs.
Establish short- and long-term strategies, standards, policies and evidence-based practices that support safe, reliable and patient-centered care.
Develop performance measures; oversee collection, analysis and reporting of clinical, quality, safety, infection and risk data; and identify trends, clusters and improvement opportunities.
Direct Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities and support organizational, regulatory, accreditation and payer quality requirements.
Partner with clinical, operational and physician leaders to address performance gaps, standardize practice and sustain measurable improvement.
Coordinate responses to serious safety events, infection concerns, outbreaks, grievances, complaints, claims and regulatory inquiries, as applicable.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state and local requirements and guidance, including CMS, Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA and public health standards.
Provide consultation, education, orientation and competency development for leaders, caregivers, quality and safety professionals, and Infection Preventionists.
Optimize use of the electronic health record and related technology to support workflows, surveillance, reporting, care coordination and quality outcomes.
Lead or support system and facility committees, councils and partnerships related to quality, safety, infection prevention, employee health and clinical performance.
Conduct or direct program assessments and provide clear, sustainable recommendations for improvement.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including leaders, physicians, caregivers, patients, vendors, attorneys and regulatory agencies.
Lead assigned staff through selection, coaching, performance management and professional development; manage resources and budget with fiscal accountability.