Perioperative Nursing Director - Providence, RI, United States - Lifespan

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Director, Perioperative Nursing Quality and Safety**Providence, Rhode Island

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities.

We are seeking a *Director, Perioperative Nursing Quality and Safety *to join us at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

In this position, you will oversee and review perioperative quality improvement initiatives and provide guidance for physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to lead investigations of critical events.

*Investigate and review patient safety events and develop, plan and implement corrective actions as necessary to enhance the culture of safety

• Lead Perioperative and Lifespan leadership in building educational and improvement initiatives drawing on best practices and rapid-cycle improvement techniques, including monitoring and interpreting performance metrics and supporting patient safety compliance and accreditation efforts
• Coordinate and align all core quality functions with the Lifespan Quality and Safety strategy for quality and operational excellence and support the quality committee structure at the hospital
• Support the development of reports submitted to regulatory and accrediting agencies, including the Department of Health and the Joint Commission
• Direct the flow of relevant information to appropriate hospital and Lifespan representatives and committees

*Master's degree in nursing or a related healthcare field required

• Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt; 5+ years of related experience, preferably in quality measurement and reporting systems
• Extensive knowledge of performance improvement systems and/or process improvement methods and standards
• Experience with electronic health record applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate and lead various project teams
• At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation's Top 100 health systems. Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


Job Type:
Full-time

Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Ability to Relocate:
• Providence, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)