Interim Director of Clinical Quality & Safety

Interim Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety - San Francisco Bay Area

We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Quality to support a community hospital in the Bay area of California. This is an excellent opportunity for a director seeking opportunity to improve patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance within an excellent system.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is also responsible for directing clinical quality and patient safety management programs including budgets, annual evaluations and revisions, consultation services, education initiatives, measurement of outcomes, and improvement strategies related to clinical, accreditation, regulatory and licensing (AR&L), risk management, and infection prevention and control
• Establishing standards for the evaluation, design, development, and implementation of evidence-based guidelines, principles, and/or programs related to area of work as well as to reduce variation in clinical practice, optimize patient outcomes, and ensure organizational compliance
• Directing the collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of clinical data to identify trends, outliers, and areas for improvement to inform short- and long-term strategy and project goals
• Developing strategies for education initiatives regarding quality improvement activities, changes to existing processes to meet regulatory requirements, and translating external demands into program goals
• Serving as an expert resource to the team on the monitoring, reporting, and development of mitigation plans for all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability
• Supporting the medical centers continuous survey readiness program to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Developing collaborative relationships with applicable government agencies, regulatory agencies, and other organizations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience as a Quality Director within an acute care setting, preferably with California experience.
• CA RN and BSN required.
• Proficient in current nursing practices, patient safety protocols, quality reporting, and interprofessional communication.
• Available to begin within 2-4 weeks and be on-site in the San Francisco area of California throughout the interim assignment.

Why On Deck?

At On Deck Healthcare, our mission is to connect the best healthcare leaders with exceptional health systems through compassion and honesty. We are guided by our commitment to excellence and strive to create impactful placements that support the communities and those who serve within them. Our interim leaders are W2 of On Deck with healthcare reimbursement, receive the full travel package (provided by our team), and participate in our team recognition/charitable donation programs. Our roles start at 13 weeks with potential to extend.