Director Quality and Clinical Collaboration

Summary

Reporting to the System Director of Quality and Clinical Standardization, this dynamic leadership role drives the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical standards and practice guidelines across Lee Health. Working within the Clinical Collaboration Council (CCC / CCW) structure, the Clinical Standardization Leader plays a pivotal role in advancing systemwide excellence by reducing variation, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience .

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong clinical insight, data-driven decision-making skills, and the ability to engage multidisciplinary teams in meaningful, sustainable change. The ideal candidate is a collaborative change agent who thrives in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the development and implementation of standardized clinical practices aligned with evidence-based medicine and best-practice consensus.

Partner with physicians, nursing, and operational leaders to promote systemwide collaboration and accountability.

Analyze and interpret clinical and financial data to identify improvement opportunities and measure outcomes.

Facilitate interdisciplinary teams to drive consensus, manage change, and deliver measurable results in quality, safety, and efficiency.

Promote a culture of continuous performance improvement through education, mentoring, and communication.

Requirements

Education :

Masters degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field required.

Experience :

Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, risk management, or process redesign required.

Proven ability to lead teams through change with positive, measurable outcomes.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

Extensive clinical knowledge preferred; may be developed under mentorship of senior leaders.

Licensure :

Active Florida RN license or license in a healthcare-related field required.

Certifications :

Quality and safety certifications preferred CPHQ, CPPS, DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma).

Skills & Attributes :

Visionary leader and effective communicator.

Creative, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Skilled in data interpretation, performance measurement, and lateral integration of care.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and drive system-level improvements.