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Regional Director - High Reliability & Patient Safety

Regional Director - High Reliability & Patient Safety

UHSLewisville, TX, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Qualified candidates must be located in the DFW, Houston, San Antonio or Austin, TX region

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate Clinical Quality Improvement Department is hiring a Regional Director - High Reliability and Patient Safety to collaborate with corporate partners and facility teams to operationalize key strategic initiatives of UHS Acute Care Division by driving the successful implementation of processes to achieve high reliability in patient care and safety. This role will be instrumental in directly engaging with assigned facilities to support staff and leaders to drive initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, reducing medical errors, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include :

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for high reliability and patient safety initiatives across the region in alignment with organizational goals and industry standards. Collaborate with hospital leadership to assess current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety
  • Provide education and training sessions to hospital staff and leadership on best practices related to high reliability, patient safety, and quality improvement methodologies. Foster a culture of safety by promoting open communication, teamwork, and accountability among healthcare professionals
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in conducting root cause analyses, proactive risk assessments, and quality improvement projects to address patient safety issues and prevent adverse events. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented interventions and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure sustained improvements
  • Utilize data analytics tools to track key performance indicators, trends, and outcomes related to high reliability and patient safety. Generate comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate performance metrics, identify areas of concern, and highlight successes to stakeholders at all levels
  • Foster collaborative relationships with hospital administrators, clinical leaders, quality improvement teams, and external stakeholders to share best practices and leverage resources effectively. Participate in regional and national forums, conferences, and professional associations to stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations in patient safety and high reliability
  • Stay up to date on all Acute Care regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and industry trends related to patient safety and high reliability. Ensure hospitals within the region maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including those set forth by regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies
  • Apply strong program management skills in overseeing initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines
  • Qualifications

    Master's degree in Nursing with a minimum of 8 - 10 years' experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, or risk management in multiple facilities.

  • Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements in healthcare
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PDSA cycles)
  • Proficiency in developing educational materials, training modules, and workshops tailored to diverse audiences, including clinical staff, administrators, and frontline healthcare workers
  • Ability to articulate complex concepts related to patient safety, high reliability, and quality improvement in a clear and accessible manner, fostering understanding and engagement among stakeholders
  • Experience in designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences, simulations, and case studies to promote active participation and knowledge retention
  • Proven ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital leadership, regulatory agencies, professional associations, and community partners
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams, fostering consensus, and navigating complex organizational dynamics to drive strategic initiatives forward effectively
  • Travel up to 50%
  • This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

    One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

    Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    EEO Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice

    At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at : https : / / uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

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