Director, Clinical Practice & Patient Safety

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Has overall accountability for clinical and patient safety standards of practice, resolution of clinical issues that are of a interdisciplinary or house wide nature, clinical policies and procedures that interface with the medical staff or have house wide application, clinical practice councils, and implementation of evidence-based practices. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' technical experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates clinical rounds, clinical projects, clinical education, and/or relevant research to assess and evaluate practice standards, interventions, outcomes, and compliance. Has administrative and supervisory accountability for the Clinical Practice Department.
• Acts as a clinical resource to staff and administration for clinical practice issues, outcomes and improvement to include: NPSG-Rapid Response Team, IC JC standards, house wide hand hygiene and Flu Vac Programs, CDC performance and compliance as well as Quarterly & annual RRT and IC PI reporting.
• Responsible for Clinical Practice which includes the review, analyze and problem-solving of clinical practice & pt. safety issues, case reviews as well as sentinel event. Has oversight for the Medical Center's Patient Safety Program, team, and initiatives.
• Collaborates with medical/hospital staff and leadership in identifying key opportunities and strategies for clinical practice improvement. Coach and mentors Clinical Educators, ICP, ICC through Core Competency Workshops.
• Works closely with other depts. and service lines to attain desired clinical process and outcome data for the IC, TJC and other key external report cards. Works with Organizational Performance Director and Performance Improvement Teams in the development and implementation of evidence based practice, standardized order sets and variance monitoring as needed to achieve desired clinical performance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.