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Tenet Healthcare · 3 weeks ago

USPI Director of Clinical Operations - (Los Angeles & No. CA, RN required/up to 75% travel

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$114K/yr - $182K/yr

Tenet Healthcare is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas, seeking a Director of Clinical Operations. The position is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of patient-centered care improvement, providing clinical and quality support to assigned facilities, and overseeing clinical operations across multiple healthcare facilities.

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Responsibilities

To work in collaboration with USPI Clinical Services to complete clinical due diligence for new acquisitions and de novo projects, including but not limited to preparation for site visit, onsite assessment, and submission of visit findings

Communicate findings to home office clinical operations leader after survey completion and participate in a report out with leadership including determination of high-risk findings and an action plan to mitigate findings

Work with development team to schedule physician medical leadership engagement

Participate in consultations with clinical operations support in development of action plans needed following acquisition or startup of new facilities

Coordinate scheduling of post closure accreditation survey activity as needed

Provide clinical transition/onboarding plan following closure of acquisition or startup of new facilities including but not limited to: New clinical leadership orientation and training, Functional area expertise such as infection control, medication management, orientation to USPI resources, patient safety and quality assessment and performance improvement, Training to be provided virtually when possible but may require some on-site mentoring, Any on-site training requires pre-approval of home office clinical operations in coordination with regional manager

Design quality and safety improvement initiatives for surgical hospitals

Utilize CMS reportable data and Joint Commission eCQM data to identify system opportunities

Design performance improvement initiatives that align with organizational goals utilizing this data

Collaborate with hospitals to identify facility-specific opportunities and design performance improvement initiatives to address identified quality and safety opportunities

Work with facility Quality Managers to assist in developing a standardized process to review quality and safety outcomes

Collaborates with facility quality managers to ensure safety and quality initiatives are on-going and that appropriate follow-up occurs

Performs improvement audits to ensure quality, accuracy, and the integrity of data

Assists in the preparation and development of policies/procedures related to quality, safety, regulations, and operations

Serves as a coach, resource and consultant in areas of quality improvement, safety, and nursing practice

Demonstrates courtesy, competence, reliability, honesty and enthusiasm in all interactions with internal and external customers

Researches, identifies, and implements strategies to improve patient outcomes utilizing resources to educate, plan, and implement outcome-based strategies

Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of Tenet/USPI

Oversee clinical operations across multiple healthcare facilities

Oversee compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Develop and deploy clinical protocols and policies

Provide support to clinical staff, fostering professional development

Collaborate with executive leadership to set and achieve organizational goals

Monitor clinical performance metrics and collaborate with facility leadership in the science of quality improvement to drive continuous improvement

Function as a liaison between market leadership, administrative teams, and clinical SMEs

Understand the markets, partners and opportunities in sufficient depth to leverage additional value and insight to business and clinical product line development, patient/community quality metrics and enhancement

Review of patient safety event outcomes to identify trends contributing to patient quality and safety to drive best practices and innovative solutions in clinical operations in collaboration with regional leadership and clinical analysts

Use appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain a successful clinical outcome

Establish themselves as a valuable reference for clinical decision making that also influences operational efficiencies, effectiveness and business decisions

Attend and participate in regional meetings as needed

Stay current regarding the healthcare environment, such as reimbursement, legislative issues and business law, and act accordingly in the best interest of the corporation

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality improvementClinical outcomesRegistered Nurse LicenseAnalytical abilityLeadership skillsCoachingOperating Room experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical outcomes and medical terminology in hospital and ambulatory surgery center operations

Recent work experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center with a history of leadership in improving the systems and processes to enhance the patient experience including positively influencing others to achieve quality outcomes

Analytical ability to perform audits, develop educational materials, and develop strategic plans

Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of facility and medical staff

Strong communication skills to provide quality, sophisticated levels of service

Strong leadership skills, such as coaching and mentoring team members with a heavy focus and dedication in skill development. The ability to coach and mentor teams to improve stakeholder experience

Ability to communicate effectively with all key stakeholders through written, verbal, and electronic communication

Ability to draw insightful impressions from objective data and other forms of investigation to identify processes in need of improving

Registered Nurse License required

Must have bachelor's degree in health care or related field

Master's degree preferred

Strong preference for Operating Room experience

75% travel required within market

Selected candidate will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance

Manager Time Off – 20 days per year

Discretionary 401k match

10 paid holidays per year

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available.