Interim Director of Patient Safety

Interim Leader of Quality

At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isn’t defined by the four walls in which it’s practiced. It’s defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth.

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HealthTrust is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.

JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Manager/Director of Quality Management and Infection Prevention manages the facility quality and performance improvement (PI) programs, including outcomes analysis. Promotes performance improvement staff education and development. Ensures implementation and completeness of the Infection Control Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understanding of quality principles, theories and tools.
• Data analysis and statistical background required.
• Ability to perform computerized analyses and use data management, word processing, and presentation software as required.
• Understanding of healthcare environment and strong project management skills are necessary for this position.
• Understanding of clinical information, organizational behavior and group dynamics helpful.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of professions and persons.
• Comfortable and skilled at working with physicians, health care providers, and other stakeholders in the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform detailed, concentrated work with limited supervision.
• Ability to identify issue and initiate improvements.
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree with preference given to Nursing, Quality Management or Healthcare Administration, or ten years experience in healthcare quality and patient safety is required
• Master’s degree in healthcare, nursing, quality or business preferred
• Advanced training in Quality preferred

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Licensure in the state of placement will be required. Candidates with Compact Licensure are preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states as needed.

Location: HCA Houston Kingwood - 22999 U.S. Highway 59 N Kingwood, TX 77339

ID: 1029315

Job Board: EV

IND_2

ReqID: 1029315

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Position Type: Interim Leaders

HWS Exclusives: Yes