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Director - Clinical Safety & Quality

Kettering Health Network

Centerville, OH

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Case Management, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Infection Control, Leadership, Medications, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Management, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Centerville, OH
POSTED
4 days ago
Director - Clinical Safety & Quality US-OH-Kettering Job ID: 2025-56199 Type: Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Director/Executive KH Main Campus Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care. Responsibilities The Director of Safety and Quality is responsible for overseeing the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive quality improvement program to enhance patient safety, achieve better health outcomes, and comply with regulatory standards. Director reports to the KHMC Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer with a matrix to KH System Chief Quality Officer. Responsible for the departments and roles for Patient Safety Program, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Patient Relations, Risk, Case Management and Patient Experience. Key responsibilities include: Leading multidisciplinary teams in the analysis of incident reports, root cause analyses, and failure mode effects analyses to identify systemic vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions. Designing and implementing patient safety initiatives, such as infection control measures, medication safety protocols, and patient identification processes, to minimize the risk of harm to patients. Fostering a culture of safety within the organization. Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to assess the effectiveness of quality improvement and patient safety efforts. Facilitating the accreditation process by ensuring that all aspects of patient care meet the standards set by relevant accrediting bodies. Collaborating with healthcare providers, management, and staff to develop strategies to minimize incidents and improve patient safety. Providing leadership and participation in patient safety committees and communicating vertically and horizontally to all constituents within the hospital. Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required Master’s Degree in Nursing or related preferred Required Licenses Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Ohio Minimum Work Experience Five (5) years of Nurse Director experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills in an inpatient setting Five (5) years of Quality and Director experience Required Skills Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality – required or must be willing to obtain within 3 years Maintains competencies & skills of specialty area of practice Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral PIf1501792cc35-25448-389046705c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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