Dignity Health · 1 day ago
Director Quality and Patient Safety
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$69.27/hr - $103.04/hr
5+ years expDignity Health is a renowned healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Director of Quality and Patient Safety at California Hospital Medical Center. In this leadership role, you will lead quality improvement initiatives, make data-driven decisions to enhance patient care, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead ongoing quality improvement initiatives that include collaboration between many healthcare professionals
Make data-driven decisions to ensure our patients continuously receive high-quality care resulting in positive outcomes
Analyze data and implement different strategies for performance improvements, quality outcomes, risk reduction/mitigation, patient safety, and infection control
Apply experience in clinical practice, operations, data analysis, and technology to build on a culture of continuous improvement
Utilize project management skills to ensure teams continue moving forward with current initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required, or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management responsibility in a health care setting, two (2) of which is related to managing an acute care organization's Quality Improvement Program, required
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical, patient care experience or equivalent required
Current State License in a clinical field required. Five (5) years' experience in Quality Management can be used in lieu of state license
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM), or Certificate of Professional Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CPQPS) within 2 years of employment is required
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization
Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities
Experience developing and implementing clinical, service and operational process improvement initiatives, both small and large scale
Knowledge and expertise in specific performance improvement/CQI methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN)
Current knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for acute and ambulatory care services (e.g. state, federal, local regulations; Joint Commission, etc.)
Experience with the event reporting process, root cause analyses, and event investigation/review
Experience with patient compliant/grievance investigations and prompt resolution
Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks
Familiar with all legal documents related to hospital liability, including management of subpoenas, Summaries and Complaints and other related activities
Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Ability to manage collaboratively and coaches others to achieve optimal performance; delegate effectively; praise/reward
Benefits
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Annual performance-based bonus program.
Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
29 days PTO accrued annually.
Free parking.
Company
Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a healthcare facility that offers physical, mental, and spiritual care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Gena Bravo
President/CEO
Linda Tautz RN, BSN, MBA
Regional Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-01
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