Director-Quality and Safety

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as the Director of Quality & Safety, where your strategic leadership will drive significant improvements in patient care. This role offers the opportunity to implement and oversee vital quality assessment and infection prevention programs, ensuring compliance with the highest standards. Collaborate with a diverse team to foster a culture of safety and excellence, while engaging in meaningful initiatives that impact the health of communities across Indiana. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this is your chance to make a difference in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in healthcare quality and safety.
• Certification in healthcare quality or patient safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient safety and health outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assessment

Infection Prevention

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Medical Degree/Pharmacist/Nursing License

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

PDSA Cycle

Job description

Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our West Region’s leadership team in the role of Director - Quality & Safety.

The Director - Quality & Safety provides strategic, operational, and thought leadership to support the goals of Indiana University Health. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Prevention (IP) Program(s) within the region, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, medical staff, and senior leadership.

This leader collaborates with colleagues to ensure measurable improvements in health outcomes, the prevention of medical errors, and the reduction of patient harm. The Director of Quality & Safety directs, facilitates, and influences the alignment of clinical quality, patient safety, and infection prevention improvement efforts within the region, promoting the adoption of local and national benchmarks for best practices. Additionally, the Director ensures active regional representation and engagement in IU Health System quality, patient safety, and infection prevention initiatives.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President – Chief Medical Officer

Candidate Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
2. Physician, Pharmacist, or Registered Nurse preferred.
3. 7-10 years of relevant experience required.
4. Certification as a Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) is preferred, must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
5. Requires experience with complex matrix organizations, building trusting relationships, influencing through indirect authority, and inspiring and aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve a common vision.
6. Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
7. Rapid Cycle PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma or IHI Model for Improvement experience is preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.