Senior Director - Performance Improvement/Patient Safety Officer Job at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA

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  • Centinela Hospital Medical Center
  • Inglewood, CA

Job Description

Overview

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, robotics surgery program, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, labor and delivery, and more. 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of  quality ,  compassion and  community !

Why Prime Healthcare? Centinela Hospital Medical Center; a member of Prime Healthcare, offers  incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital"recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2022) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit  . 

Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Outstanding Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: 

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Responsibilities

The Performance Improvement Director develops, manages and integrates a comprehensive Performance Improvement (PI) Program to achieve unprecedented results in quality, efficiency, safety, satisfaction and value with transparency.

The Managerial oversight responsibility of the Performance Improvement Program is to develop and share best practices for improving performance in quality, safety, perception of care, value and efficiency; to develop/ maintain scorecards for all Service Lines with defining expected outcomes & benchmarks based on Quality, Safety, Satisfaction and Value; to complete Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment for the Service Lines. Responsible for coordinating and managing hospital wide performance improvement activities including continued survey readiness. Responsible for oversight of on going publicly reported quality initiatives undertaken by the organization, like Core Measures, Patient Satisfaction, etc. Work collaboratively with Administration and Leadership. Ensures execution and communication of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities occurs from the department level to Board of Trustees.


The scope of activities in managing the PI Program, includes creating collaborative customer relationships; planning appropriate group processes; creating & sustaining a participatory environment; guiding the group to appropriate & useful outcomes; building and maintaining professional knowledge; employing evidence-based practice; integrating best research with expertise & patient values for optimal care; working in interdisciplinary teams; application of performance improvement methodologies to minimize waste, decrease errors, increase efficiency and ultimately improve care and appropriate utilization of informatics to communicate, manage knowledge with clinical expertise and patient values for optimal care.

Team facilitation and experience with hospital accreditation standards and survey process preferred. Knowledge of local regulatory standards & OSHA regulations a plus.

Patient Safety Officer will play critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients by developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and initiatives. This role requires a proactive individual who can identify potential risks, and analyze incidents, and implement quality assurance, risk management, and patient safety protocols. Patient safety officer will interact with various stakeholders, including patients, families, healthcare providers, and regulatory agencies. Participates in committees and task forces aims at improving patient care quality and safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. Bachelors Degree required, preferably in a healthcare related field.
  2. Masters Degree preferred.
  3. State RN licensure or a License in healthcare field preferred.
  4. 4 – 5 years healthcare experience. 1-4 years quality improvement experience
  5. Good computer skills.
  6. Experience in reviewing charts for quality care issues.  Detail oriented organizational skills.  Must be able to handle multiple cases, directions and follow-through.
  7. Good communication skills both verbally and written.  Experience with Medical Staff communication.
  8. Coordination of internal departments and external entities to ensure compliance with company policies, and state/federal regulatory and accreditation standards. 
  9. Certified professional in healthcare quality preferred.

Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.  Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary.  A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $133,556.80 to $194,292.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area,

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