System Director Ambulatory Patient Safety

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

The System Director of Ambulatory Patient Safety is responsible for directing and implementing the patient safety program in the ambulatory setting that enhances High Reliability and includes improving a culture of safety that is based on a Just Culture, measures to reduce precursor events, serious safety events, and increase good catches in the ambulatory space, along with developing, maintaining and sustaining a culture of reliability through safety sciences and evidence based practice.

• Implement a comprehensive national patient safety program that includes a culture of safety, just culture, and high reliability principles in the ambulatory setting.
• Lead and improve Culture of Safety through internal efforts and in alignment with national standards.
• Partner with ambulatory clinical leaders to identify and prioritize patient safety risks, and develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Conduct safety assessments and audits, both internal and external in collaboration with CommonSpirit’s contracted vendor to evaluate the effectiveness of patient safety practices and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide education, training, and lead national initiatives for patient safety principles, including just culture, shared learnings, and high reliability in the ambulatory setting.
• Identify academic and industry trends to implement new safety science initiatives.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Of Science or Equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of patient safety experience, and
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience and

Licensure and Certifications

One of the following Licenses is required:

• Registered Nurse
• Pharmacist
• Physician Assistant
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Preferred

• Masters Degree