Quality and Safety Director

Job Objective/Summary: The Quality and Safety Director oversees regulatory compliance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing risk management, quality, regulatory compliance and patient safety programs. This position will direct those systems necessary for identification, evaluation, monitoring, and reduction of risk exposures. The position will plan, organize and direct a quality improvement program to ensure clinical care provided by the organization is safe, equitable, efficient, and performs at or above national benchmarks. The position collaborates with employee and environmental safety officers to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Safety Program. The position is responsible for facilitating effective change, both proactive and reactive, through the use of PDSA, Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. The position directs activities to ensure continued survey readiness for regulatory accreditation requirements. Strong critical thinking, effective analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities required. Ability to manage competing priorities, multi-task with results-oriented outcomes and work in a fast-paced environment. This position is required to utilize independent judgement.

Job Education, Licenses/Certifications, Knowledge & Experience: Must hold at a minimum a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration or an equivalent degree in healthcare. Must be a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or obtain within one year of hire. Must be ACLS, PALS, and CPR Certified. At least five years of clinical experience. Strong knowledge of nursing principals, practices, and procedures.

Benefits & Perks

• Free and Low Cost Health Insurance Options
• Dental and Vision
• $15,000 Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance: STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, Spouse/Child Life Insurance
• Retirement with Match
• PTO - accrued day 1.
• Paid Holidays & Compassionate Leave.
• 100% Discount on all outpatient services, except ER.
• Education/Training/Referral Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Professional Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Working for a healthcare facility that values and recognizes your contributions.
• Please note not all benefits apply to all jobs.
  
  

Lawrence Healthcare complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, HR@lawrencehealth.net

The health and safety of our employees, residents, and patients is a priority. To this end, Flu vaccinations will be a condition of employment with the exception of an approved accommodation. Vaccines are offered free of charge.

Lawrence Healthcare has designated this position as safety sensitive.

Lawrence Healthcare participates in E-Verify.

Lawrence Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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