What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Acute Quality and Patient Safety position at Sutter Bay Hospitals?
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: Works as part of the operations leadership team to accelerate the measureable and continual progress in meeting the organization's quality objectives. Works collaboratively with Medical Directors, Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), operational executives, and quality and patient safety executives to develop the strategic plan, set direction, and evaluation of clinical quality management programs. Responsible for overall management of activities and resources as related to planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, directing, monitoring, controlling, and coordinating the work efforts of the department. Provides direction and ensures effective implementation of the Quality Improvement Program for acute services. Assimilates information to proactively develop quality activities aligned with (affiliate name) strategies and values. Proactively builds strong teams and business relationships, both internally and externally. Serves as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) on aspects of the quality program to develop and influence improvement strategies. Has significant responsibility for working with the organization to pursue operational improvements and efficiencies; supporting the development and implementation of clinical assessment/process improvement and redesign. Pursues opportunities for work that adds value and eliminates waste and redundancy for the organization to help achieve and retain optimal quality outcomes. Job Description: EDUCATION: Bachelor's: Management, public health, nursing, business administration, organizational leadership or related field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California OR MD-Medical Doctor OR PharmD-Pharmacist OR PA-Physician Assistant OR NP-Nurse Practitioner TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 12 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Leadership and management skills required. Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex environment with the ability to plan, set, and accomplish multiple objectives. Proven ability to select, lead, motivate, and grow professional staff. Expert skills in verbal and written communication when stakes are high. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, hospital executives, health plan personnel, governmental personnel, and colleagues in the foundation and Sutter Health. Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and set clear expectations for others. Must be computer literate, especially with spreadsheet and word processing software. Must have detailed knowledge of the clinical, business, operational financial, and regulatory/compliance aspects of commercial and governmental capitated health care programs. Must be well versed in medical foundation and medical group organization and structure. Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing immunity for peer review confidentiality. Working knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in clinical settings. Knowledgeable about health care law, regulations, accreditation requirements, and clinical standards of practice. Understand business planning, including analysis, statistics, budgeting, feasibility studies, and implementation. Ability to function independently with minimal management. Understands risk management principles and processes. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
