Dir Safety Quality and Infection Prevention

Join our team as a full-time, Director Safety Quality and Infection Prevention at INTEGRIS Health. 

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• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
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Provides strategic and operational leadership for system-wide quality, patient safety, infection prevention and regulatory readiness across INTEGRIS Health. Leads performance improvement, data analysis, education and standardization efforts in partnership with clinical, operational, physician and support-service leaders to improve patient outcomes, reduce risk and sustain compliance.

The Director of Safety, Quality and Infection Prevention's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:                            
•    Leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement of quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control programs across the health system.
•    Establish short- and long-term strategies, standards, policies and evidence-based practices that support safe, reliable and patient-centered care.
•    Develops performance measures; oversees the collection, analysis and reporting of clinical, quality, safety, infection and risk data; and identifies trends, clusters and improvement opportunities.
•    Directs Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities and supports achievement of organizational, regulatory, accreditation and payer quality requirements.
•    Partners with clinical, operational and physician leaders to address performance gaps, standardize practice and sustain measurable improvement.
•    Coordinates response to serious safety events, infection concerns, outbreaks, grievances, complaints, claims and regulatory inquiries, as applicable.
•    Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local requirements and guidance, including applicable CMS, Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA and public health standards.
•    Provides consultation, education, orientation and competency development for leaders, caregivers, quality and safety professionals, and Infection Preventionists.
•    Optimizes use of the electronic health record and related technology to support workflows, surveillance, reporting, care coordination and quality outcomes.
•    Leads or supports system and facility committees, councils and partnerships related to quality, safety, infection prevention, employee health and clinical performance.
•    Conducts or directs program assessments and provides clear, sustainable recommendations for improvement.
•    Builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including leaders, physicians, caregivers, patients, vendors, attorneys and regulatory agencies.
•    Leads assigned staff through selection, coaching, performance management and professional development; manages resources and budget with fiscal accountability.
 

Minimum Qualifications
•    Bachelor's degree in nursing, medical technology or a healthcare-related field.
•    Progressive clinical and leadership experience in an acute care or healthcare system, including responsibility for quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance or related programs.
•    Clinical experience appropriate to the professional discipline, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
•    Current Registered Nurse license in Oklahoma or a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact state, or current ASCP Medical Technologist certification, when required by the selected professional pathway.
•    Working knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, epidemiology, data analysis, regulatory and accreditation standards.
•    Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and to influence leaders and teams across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Master's degree in nursing, healthcare, business administration or a related field.
•    Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care setting, including quality, safety or infection prevention program oversight.
•    Certification in healthcare quality, infection control or performance improvement methodology, such as CIC, CPHQ, Lean or Six Sigma.
•    Experience implementing clinical quality, safety, infection prevention or process improvement initiatives across a healthcare system.
Additional Requirements
•    CIC certification within one year of hire when the role directly oversees the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
•    Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record when operating an organization-owned or personal vehicle for business purposes.
•    Ability to meet applicable physical, respiratory fit-testing and standard precaution requirements. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases, specimens, blood or body fluids.