Director, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to lead initiatives that promote safety and eliminate avoidable harm across their networks in Houston, Texas. This role involves designing safety programs, evaluating incidents, and educating staff on safety practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, clinical background, and at least three years of recent healthcare experience. Certification in Patient Safety is required within the first year of hire. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and the chance to impact healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years healthcare experience in patient safety, risk, and/or quality preferred.
• Clinical background required.
• Healthcare experience should be recent and within a clinical setting such as Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, etc.

Responsibilities

• Advance a patient safety program promoting a safety culture and preventing avoidable harm.
• Oversee the proactive evaluation and redesign of systems to improve care processes.
• Analyze patient safety incidents, medical errors, and potential risks.

Skills

Patient safety management

Clinical evaluation

Risk management

Healthcare quality improvement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Patient Safety Certification (CPPS)

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Director of Patient Safety to lead initiatives that promote safety and eliminate avoidable harm across their networks in Houston, Texas. This role involves designing safety programs, evaluating incidents, and educating staff on safety practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, clinical background, and at least three years of recent healthcare experience. Certification in Patient Safety is required within the first year of hire. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and the chance to impact healthcare standards.