Join VHC Health, a nationally recognized, 453-bed teaching hospital and Magnet® facility ranked among Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, as our next Director of Quality and Patient Safety.
In this vital leadership role, you’ll guide systemwide initiatives that drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient safety outcomes across our award-winning organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to make a measurable impact, helping VHC Health continue setting the standard for quality care in the Washington, DC metro region and beyond.
Job Description Purpose & Scope:The Director of Quality/Patient Safety reports to the Associate Vice President and will lead all activities designed to support Quality, clinical excellence, clinical improvement initiatives, and Patient Safety Goals throughout the system. This individual will:
• Utilizes quality concepts and team facilitation skills to lead clinical improvement initiatives.
• Monitors the status of patient safety, Core Measures, and relevant clinical processes and outcomes.
• Strong healthcare background.
The Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating all activities designed to ensure regulatory compliance and continuously maintain accreditation standards.
• Serves as an internal expert and resource regarding accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership for all Joint Commission and regulatory reviews.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other similar clinical degree is required.
Master’s degree in an approved related field is preferred.
Experience:
Five years of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience is required.
Three years of managerial experience is required.
Certification/Licensure:
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is preferred
Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred
Additional Job DescriptionPay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
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