Job Summary: As an Area Quality and Safety Officer lead clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance for small to medium healthcare facilities. This role drives quality programs, manages risk, and ensures care meets evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage clinical quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensing, and healthcare regulations.
Develop systems to reduce medical errors and improve care delivery.
Collaborate with medical staff on peer reviews and practitioner performance.
Oversee infection control and prevention programs.
Provide expertise on quality improvement processes and regulations.
Direct corrective actions based on audits, claims, and patient feedback.
Use data analytics to monitor quality and safety performance.
Prepare for and manage regulatory audits and surveys.
Advise leadership on strategies for long-term quality and safety improvements.
Lead teams and support staff development and ongoing learning.
Analyze trends, communicate results, and recommend solutions.
Support new clinical quality and safety program development.
Promote collaboration across departments to meet organizational goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years clinical and management experience in healthcare settings.
Master's degree in Business, Healthcare, Public Administration, or related field.
At least 9 years in healthcare leadership roles.
8+ year experience in clinical or healthcare administration roles.
Experience with healthcare databases and data analysis.
Budget management experience.
Training program delivery experience.
Professional Healthcare Quality Certification (e.g., CPHQ) required within 24 months.
Required Skills:
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
High Reliability Organization (HRO) training.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or equivalent.