Market VP of Patient Safety

Job Summary

Responsible for managing and coordinating patient safety and risk management initiatives in order to support the market strategic plan and goals, and meet HCA quality objectives and standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate activities in: Clinical excellence, Patient safety and risk management, Systems thinking and reliable design, Identification and mitigation of patient safety risks, Safety culture advancement, Patient safety education, Measurable reduction in avoidable harm, Risk management/claims activities, Process improvement and outcomes management, Regulatory readiness, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Agency for Healthcare Administration, and The Joint Commission, Project Management, including annual Patient Safety Program
• Closely coordinate work with the Market VP Quality and the Market Chief Medical Officer
• Ensure facility compliance with The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, AHCA, other standards, rules and regulations
• Occasional travel and temporary placement in hospitals in need of quality leadership required

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in a clinically related field, preferable registered nurse
• Required Experience: 4+ years of experience in Leadership in a clinical and quality improvement setting in an Acute Care Hospital; Management experience
• Required Licenses, Certifications, Trainings: Clinical licensure, preferably RN; Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)

Benefits

Mission Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, free AirMed medical transportation, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance, Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more, Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts, Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships, Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships), Colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence), Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.