Director of Quality and Patient Safety

OverviewNestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation and management of the Performance Improvement (PI) plan and identifies opportunities for improved patient care, incorporate evidence-based practices, and improved patient outcomes. Provides leadership in defining, implementing and integrating quality, safety, service and efficiency strategies into the plans, policies, and organizational processes that affect the organization’s operations and strategic direction.

Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities

Experience developing and implementing clinical, service and operational process improvement initiatives, both small and large scale.

Knowledge and expertise in specific performance improvement/CQI methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, LEAN). ∙ Current knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for acute and ambulatory care services (e.g. state, federal, local regulations; Joint Commission, etc.). ∙

Experience with the event reporting process, root cause analyses, and event investigation/review

Establishes performance improvement goals annually with relevant stakeholders, ensures that the PI plan and the hospital-focused projects for the year are implemented and effectiveness evaluated annually

Develops and implements processes and formats that support data collection, aggregation, analysis, and action planning

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

Bachelors degree in a healthcare-related field or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management responsibility in an acute care setting two (2) of which is related to managing an organization’s Quality Improvement Program

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical patient care experience or equivalent.

Licensure:

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM) or Certificate of Professional Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CPQPS) within 2 years of employment is required

Current State License in a clinical field. Five (5) years’ experience in Quality Management can be used in lieu of state license.

Pay Range$62.51 - $90.64 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.