Director of Quality and Patient Safety Job in Salt Lake City 84132, Utah US
Position Description:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
Position Summary:
This position directs the operations and strategic planning of human resources, customer/patient services, and financial management for assigned units of operations in supporting the goals and mission. The incumbent acts as a catalyst between departments, faculty, physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service.
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Essential Functions:
Guides multiple areas or departments in mission, vision, and values.
Operationalize the strategy in alignment with the organization goals and strategy.
Financial responsibility for the labor and operations of area.
Manages the hiring, orienting and development of staff.
Conducts employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors.
Clarifies and implements organizational policies and procedures.
Develops department policies in alignment with organizational policies.
Responsible for the training and education of staff, including annual compliance and licensing or certification.
Accountable for the accurate reporting of time and attendance of direct reports.
Networks and builds relationships with others in similar organizations.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Ability to determine the appropriate staff mixes to support patient and customer needs.
Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. *Those hired with an interstate compact license are required to obtain an active Utah license within 30 days of hire.
- Any employee exceeding the 30 days will not be scheduled until a current Utah license is in effect.
- Bachelor degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area or equivalency.
- Six years of progressive management experience.
Preferred:
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card, or obtain within one month of hire.
- Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related area.