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Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Quality and Patient Safety (ADQPS) is responsible for supporting the oversight, direction, coordination, and integration of quality and patient safety at the entity level. This role contributes to and executes strategic planning to help the entity/hospital achieve Emory Healthcare's mission and vision. The ADQPS partners with entity executives, directors, and department leaders to continuously improve clinical outcomes and drive excellence. Reports to: Director, Quality & Patient Safety

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Patient Safety Oversight

1. Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of Infection control/prevention, clinical quality analytics and data reporting and Process improvement 2. Collaborate with system corporate directors to standardize quality and patient safety functions across Emory Healthcare. 3. Lead integration of performance improvement processes. 4. Facilitate statistical process tools, improvement methodologies, and problem-solving strategies to drive continuous improvement. 5. Participate in system-wide improvement initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration

1. Provide direction for the Quality and Patient Safety Department to achieve organizational goals. 2. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across all entity departments to ensure patient-centered, safe, and effective care. 3. Lead T2 Quality Huddle and present at T3 Hospital (or T4 PGP) and System Quality Huddles. 4. Actively round within the department and across the entity. 5. Provide regular updates to entity leadership on reportable events, quality metrics, and special projects.

Personnel and Workforce Management

1. Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation. 2. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. 3. Foster employee recognition and engagement to maintain an active, motivated workforce.

Operational and Financial Management

1. Collaborate with the Corporate Director of Quality Strategy & Operations on budgeting, purchases, and payroll. 2. Ensure timely internal reporting and communication to entity and system leadership. 3. Contribute to annual quality and patient safety reports. 4. Serve as the operational lead for the local entity in the Director's absence.

Potential Areas of Oversight

1. Infection Prevention

2. Patient Safety

• Stroke Team
• Mortality Review

5. Sepsis

6. PPEC

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• 1. Master's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related quality field
• 2. In lieu of a master's degree, candidates with 7 years of leadership experience in healthcare quality and accreditation may be considered.

Experience

• 1. Five years of experience in healthcare quality with a minimum of two years in a leadership role.

Preferred Certifications

• 1. Six Sigma
• 2. Lean Certification
• 3. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.