Executive Director of Quality, Infection Control and Patient Safety

Job Description & Requirements

Executive Director of Quality, Infection Control and Patient Safety

StartDate: ASAP

Parrish Medical Center, a national quality and safety leader, invites you to join them as their next Executive Director of Quality, Infection Control, and Patient safety while delivering community-focused care in Titusville, Florida!

The Position

• The Executive Director of Quality, Infection Control, and Patient Safety will direct, oversee, and evaluate implemented comprehensive quality programs and will strive to improve clinical outcomes, enhance value, and optimize patient care throughout Parrish Healthcare.
• The Executive Director keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and hospital regulations, laws, and polices as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Executive Director will oversee approximately 7 direct reports while managing the patient safety program and continue to identify risk, harm, and infection control trends.
• The leader will be accountable for the management of Infection Control, Clinical Risk, Patient Safety, Quality, Regulatory, Performance Improvement, and Data initiatives throughout the facility and will implement strategic plans to enhance improvement.
• Seeking a hands-on leader who will be able to create positive working relationships with staff, physicians, and executive leadership. This includes frequent interactions with Executive Leadership while providing full transparency pertaining to ongoing quality initiatives.
• Candidates will ideally bring extensive experience with regulatory, infection control, and quality initiatives within an acute care setting.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Active RN license is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification or willingness to obtain is required.
• A minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience is required.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Founded in 1958, Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is a 210-bed non-profit public community hospital that strives to bring exceptional patient care to their communities.
• PMC values a family-centered model of care and strives to provide therapeutic and healing environments for their patients to ensure that all of their patients are receiving individualized care and treatment plans based on their needs.
• As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, PMC extends Mayo Clinic’s knowledge to physicians and patients in a collaborative effort to deliver innovative patient and community health delivery.
• In 2022, PMC was named HRO Champion by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, followed by First Corporate Honoree of the Central Florida Council of Scouts. Additionally, PMC is awarded accreditation by the Joint Commission and in 2019 earned an ‘A’ grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
  
  
  

The Community

• Titusville is one of the Space Coast’s most treasured gems. Home of astronauts, beach vibes, and great food, this town is a must see.
• Take star gazing to a new level and watch rockets blast off before your eyes in the night sky instead. With a plethora of beautiful viewing areas for rocket launches, you will be guaranteed a front row seat and an unforgettable view.
• Titusville offers endless opportunities for nature lovers. Three different bodies of water accompany the town and you’re welcome to try them all out, explore, learn about wildlife, and connect with nature by camping outdoors.
• Titusville is located within an hour driving distance to Orlando, where you can visit some great attractions like Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
  
  
  

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

#BESmith

#BESRecruitment

Job Benefits

About the Company

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