Director of Quality & Patient Safety RN

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organizational quality and patient safety framework for the organization.
• Monitoring of key performance indicators.
• Lead a large team consisting of clinical and non-clinical team members with the responsibility of development and oversight of Quality & Patient Safety strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the identification of meaningful overall organizational quality data and measurements, ensuring they are reported and shared through reports, presentations, and education.
• Develop overall department budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant leadership and management experience within a health‑system setting preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required within 18 months of role acceptance.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality, quality improvement methodologies, principles, tools, and workload measurement; and evidence‑based patient safety practices.

Qualifications

Full time 40hrs M-F days.

Benefits

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Position Highlights

Includes opportunities to lead strategic initiatives across community hospitals to improve patient care, safety, and quality outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement efforts.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.