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Hawaii Pacific Health Director - Quality Management in Lihue, Hawaii
Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai‘i. Wilcox is part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai‘i.
At Wilcox Memorial Hospital, the Quality Management team strengthens the organization by promoting a data-driven approach to systematic quality and improvement. The team maintains accreditation status with The Joint Commission and with Federal and State regulating agencies. It supports the mission of the organization by ensuring that appropriate quality tools are used to measure and facilitate performance improvements, and promoting a culture of safety. Among other services, the department staff participates in national quality programs to ensure the monitoring of quality performance and evaluate how standards are being met.
As the Patient Safety & Quality Services Director, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight to uphold our high standards of quality health care by coordinating the patient safety and quality services performance improvement initiatives for Wilcox Memorial Hospital. In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee the patient safety and quality services staff and the day-to-day operations of the department; lead the organizational efforts to assure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements; and collaborate with other Directors of Patient Safety and Quality Services across Hawai‘i Pacific Health. We are looking for someone with remarkable organizational and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. Continuous Quality Improvement. The Joint Commission standards and survey experience.
Location: Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI
Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time Regular
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
Exempt: Yes
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health administration and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Five years management experience in hospital or health care related field. Valid driver's license and abstract. Current Hawai‘i auto insurance.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Continuous Quality Improvement Joint Commission standards and survey experience.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.
Position Director - Quality Management
Location Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI | Management | Full Time Regular
Req ID 28092
Pay Range: 143,603 - 193,086 USD per year
Category: Management
Job Type: Full Time Regular