Nahse
Director of Pediatric Quality and Safety
Nahse - Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics and the Janet Weis Children's Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking a board-certified pediatric hospitalist or pediatric subspecialist to serve as the Director of Pediatric Quality and Safety. Non-subspecialty candidates will be considered.
Janet Weis Children's Hospital (JWCH), located on GMC's campus in Danville, is the region's only dedicated 5-floor, 91-bed children's hospital with full-service hospitalist and intensive care services. JWCH's team of medical and surgical specialists provide care in over 30 pediatric specialties, including a 41-bed Level IV NICU and 14-bed Level I PICU. Our national collaborative data (i.e., VPS, VON, PTQUIP) consistently ranks JWCH outcomes in the top decile. Recently, our pediatric hematology and oncology and orthopedics services have been named to Becker's List of Top 100 Programs nationally. JWCH has a strong multidimensional and bidirectional affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The roles and responsibilities of the Director, Pediatric Quality and Safety will support the purpose, values, and key strategies of the Geisinger Health System, Janet Weis Children's Hospital, and Geisinger Pediatrics. The successful candidate will have 0.3 FTE dedicated to this position.
Job Duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement initiatives to foster an appropriate patient safety culture based on transparency, accountability without punitive measures, staff engagement, and collaboration. Promote family-centeredness and patient advocacy. Provide data-driven guidance to improve quality, safety, and best practices throughout the Department of Pediatrics. Continuously evaluate and improve the program based on internal needs and external regulatory standards. Coordinate activities related to accreditation, collaborating with inpatient and outpatient leadership to ensure readiness. Establish annual program plans and provide leadership for their implementation and evaluation. Oversee and mentor providers involved in Quality and Performance Improvement Projects in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Work with clinical leaders on pediatric care pathway development to promote best practices and reduce unnecessary variability. Participate in Geisinger and JWCH committees and meetings to represent pediatric quality, safety, and best practice issues. Collaborate with GHS committees, informatics, risk management, and executive leadership to coordinate root cause analysis of patient safety events and ensure implementation of action plans. Coordinate organizational responses to regulatory standards related to patient safety, including the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Provide leadership in Safety and Quality education for learners at all levels. Assist with research related to quality, safety, and best practices within the Department of Pediatrics. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Strong understanding of team dynamics, process, and safety science. Ability to analyze clinical informatics and collaborative data related to pediatric quality and safety. Model professionalism, collaboration, and develop high-functioning teams. Commitment to improving pediatric care quality and safety while reducing unnecessary variation and inefficiency. Ability to foster a positive work environment through mutual support and cooperation. Proficiency in performing gap analyses, identifying process improvements, and developing workflows. Fluent in data management programs and project management software. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including large-group presentations. Position Details
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES MD/DO with current license. Minimum of five years of clinical experience. Experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing problem-solving strategies. Experience with project management, process improvement, and change management. Additional education in Quality and Safety science (e.g., IHI courses, AHRQ education) is highly desired. Prior leadership experience with a proven record of implementing change in complex environments preferred. Research experience in Quality and Safety is strongly desired. #NCHN Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required) Experience and Certifications: Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & Values
We are committed to caring for our patients, members, students, and communities. Our core values include: KINDNESS: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated. EXCELLENCE: Strive for humility and excellence. LEARNING: Share knowledge to prepare future caregivers. INNOVATION: Seek new and better ways to improve care. SAFETY: Provide a safe environment for all. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one and foster an environment of collaboration and diversity. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement initiatives to foster an appropriate patient safety culture based on transparency, accountability without punitive measures, staff engagement, and collaboration. Promote family-centeredness and patient advocacy. Provide data-driven guidance to improve quality, safety, and best practices throughout the Department of Pediatrics. Continuously evaluate and improve the program based on internal needs and external regulatory standards. Coordinate activities related to accreditation, collaborating with inpatient and outpatient leadership to ensure readiness. Establish annual program plans and provide leadership for their implementation and evaluation. Oversee and mentor providers involved in Quality and Performance Improvement Projects in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Work with clinical leaders on pediatric care pathway development to promote best practices and reduce unnecessary variability. Participate in Geisinger and JWCH committees and meetings to represent pediatric quality, safety, and best practice issues. Collaborate with GHS committees, informatics, risk management, and executive leadership to coordinate root cause analysis of patient safety events and ensure implementation of action plans. Coordinate organizational responses to regulatory standards related to patient safety, including the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Provide leadership in Safety and Quality education for learners at all levels. Assist with research related to quality, safety, and best practices within the Department of Pediatrics. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Strong understanding of team dynamics, process, and safety science. Ability to analyze clinical informatics and collaborative data related to pediatric quality and safety. Model professionalism, collaboration, and develop high-functioning teams. Commitment to improving pediatric care quality and safety while reducing unnecessary variation and inefficiency. Ability to foster a positive work environment through mutual support and cooperation. Proficiency in performing gap analyses, identifying process improvements, and developing workflows. Fluent in data management programs and project management software. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including large-group presentations. Position Details
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES MD/DO with current license. Minimum of five years of clinical experience. Experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing problem-solving strategies. Experience with project management, process improvement, and change management. Additional education in Quality and Safety science (e.g., IHI courses, AHRQ education) is highly desired. Prior leadership experience with a proven record of implementing change in complex environments preferred. Research experience in Quality and Safety is strongly desired. #NCHN Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required) Experience and Certifications: Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & Values
We are committed to caring for our patients, members, students, and communities. Our core values include: KINDNESS: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated. EXCELLENCE: Strive for humility and excellence. LEARNING: Share knowledge to prepare future caregivers. INNOVATION: Seek new and better ways to improve care. SAFETY: Provide a safe environment for all. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one and foster an environment of collaboration and diversity. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
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