Reg Senior Director Patient Safety Quality-East

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Directs, evaluates, and promotes quality and performance improvement strategies designed to optimize the delivery of high quality, cost effective efficient care that maximizes the patient/surgeon/staff experience consistent with sound financial resource management.

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction  **Position requires location to be in the Southeastern US, travel required up to 20%**

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Regional Senior Director Patient Safety Quality where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Surgery Ventures team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

Surgery Ventures 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 that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a Regional Senior Director Patient Safety Quality where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Regional Senior Director of Patient Safety and Quality contributes to the company’s mission and vision by driving successful outcomes, regulatory compliance and communication of Surgery Ventures Group (SVG). The Senior Director coordinates activities of the program in conjunction with the SVG management team and in accordance with company Quality and Safety initiatives. The Senior Director ensures compliance with applicable accreditation and licensure standards.

 

What you will do in this role:

• Leads change by empowering other leaders within the assigned region, developing skills and promoting ownership for initiatives and results. Serves as change agent and process improvement leader as a member of senior management.
• Leads patient safety activities, creating ambulatory surgery centers that are high reliability organizations, as reflected in reduced errors, elimination of unsafe processes, and increased involvement of staff and physicians toward a culture of safety.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the quality of care within the assigned region or within Surgery Ventures Group.
• Provides leadership to drive clinical improvement and service enhancement.
• Maintains effective communication with Surgery Ventures Group and Clinical Services Group leaders regarding key clinical performance improvement activities and initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and applicable standards including proposed and pending changes.
• Represents industry and company position in advocating for appropriate development and or modification of regulatory matters.
• Develops, reviews, and analyzes surveys and provides guidance in the development of action plans as needed.
• Provides subject matter expertise in the science of patient safety, including culture of safety, quality improvement, risk management, high reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with National Medical Director, DCNE, Regional Medical Directors, SVPs, and VPOs in developing programs designed to enhance quality of care, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Directs, evaluates, and promotes quality and performance improvement strategies designed to optimize the delivery of high quality, cost effective efficient care that maximizes the patient/surgeon/staff experience consistent with sound financial resource management.
• Develops "leading practice" recommendations for clinical procedures to minimize adverse events and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with external partners such as but not limited to medical service vendors and professional organizations to lead the industry in patient safety and improve quality outcomes.
• Facilitates the coordination of training and orientation for new Division Directors of Quality & Risk, and Market Quality and Risk Managers.
• Evaluates knowledge, skills, techniques, and performance and provides feedback and guidance as needed.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in safety culture, systems thinking, and quality and process improvement.
• Establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Participates as a member of the executive and regional teams to move the teams toward the attainment of goals.

 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is required
• 5+ years applicable experience is preferred
• 5+ years experience in ambulatory care quality improvement is preferred
• 1+ years in a supervisory role is preferred
• Additional preferred experience: Involvement in ASC development or opening a new Ambulatory Surgery Center, including regulatory preparation, quality program build-out, and operational readiness processes. 

Consider a fulfilling and secure career with Surgery Ventures, in partnership with HCA Healthcare. Our team of over 3,400 physicians manages more than 150 surgery centers across 16 states in the United States. As a dedicated unit within HCA Healthcare, we prioritize providing safe, efficient, and premium surgical services. With over 30 years of pioneering experience in the industry, our physician partners offer exceptional outpatient care to over 800,000 patients in communities across our network. We do so with the backing of the clinical, operational, and financial expertise of a Fortune 100 healthcare leader. At Surgery Ventures, we are committed to supporting your career growth and advancement at every stage.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Regional Senior Director Patient Safety Quality role. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.