Hospital Clinical Quality Improvement Director

Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Director of Risk Management & Quality.

About the Role

Responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of the quality improvement and coordinating patient safety data reporting, analysis and clinical outcomes at the facility levels that align with the regional direction for quality.

Responsibilities

• Implements and oversees all aspects of the quality improvement and coordinating patient safety data reporting, analysis and clinical outcomes at the facility levels that align with the regional direction for quality.
• Develops, implements and manages the Accreditation/Regulatory Compliance Program for the hospital.
• Promotes regulatory compliance and safety in conjunction with providing leadership, and assuring safe patient care.
• Coordinates activities in: Clinical excellence and patient safety; process improvement and outcomes management; and regulatory readiness.
• Serves as a resource related to clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory and quality improvement issues, and activities related to accreditation.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• Initiates, coordinates, and manages all investigational and evaluation activities associated with professional and general liability occurrences and claim pre-litigation files.
• Negotiates resolution with authority from BSW-Sunnyvale and Corporate Risk Management team.
• Provides basic and complex preventative risk management assessment of processes, procedures, and programs, including in-service education, consultation, liaison activities, and on-call emergency assistance to providers.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 10 years clinical experience as an RN.
• 2-5 years experience in Quality/Risk Management Required.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Includes modern office setting, on-site cafe/coffee bar (payroll deduction available), collaborative teams, team member engagement opportunities, competitive pay, and benefits provided based on your work assignment (full-time, part-time, or PRN).

Pay

Details of compensation package are provided upon request.

Schedule

Details of shift schedule are provided upon request.