Quality Patient Safety Program Manager Licensed

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The Quality Patient Safety Program Manager is a key leader responsible for supporting and implementing the organization's comprehensive quality and patient safety programs. This role collaborates closely with various departments, clinical teams, and stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities for improvement, rigorously analyze data, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes, minimize risks, and foster a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background, a demonstrated passion for quality improvement, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and proven leadership experience.

•  Support the implementation and maintenance of the organization's quality and patient safety programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to patient safety, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in the investigation and analysis of adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events.
• Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and guidelines to improve clinical practice.
• Develop and deliver training programs on quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, regarding quality and patient safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of risk management patient safety quality compliance and/or other related professional experience and a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing/supervising employees and/or vendors.
• CA RN Lic

Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong clinical background and understanding of healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma PDSA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (e.g. The Joint Commission CMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).