REG DIR - HIGH RELIABILITY AND PATIENT SAFETY

Responsibilities

This opportunity is a corporate position with UHS, offering a full benefit package.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Master's Degree, Specific Degree: Nursing, Healthcare Systems Engineering, Healthcare Management or Equivalent
• Preferred Professional Certification
  Specific Cert.: CPHQ, CPPS, Six Sigma Green Belt
• Minimum 8-10 years related experience

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, or risk management in multiple facilities.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PDSA cycles).

Skills:

• Proficiency in developing educational materials, training modules, and workshops tailored to diverse audiences, including clinical staff, administrators, and frontline healthcare workers.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts related to patient safety, high reliability, and quality improvement in a clear and accessible manner, fostering understanding and engagement among stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences, simulations, and case studies to promote active participation and knowledge retention.
• Proven ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital leadership, regulatory agencies, professional associations, and community partners.
• Skill in aligning diverse perspectives, interests, and priorities to achieve common goals related to patient safety, quality improvement, and high reliability.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams, fostering consensus, and navigating complex organizational dynamics to drive strategic initiatives forward effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and influence change at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership ability, including the capacity to inspire and motivate others, foster a culture of safety, and drive organizational change initiatives.

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% US travel

As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Wendy Russell, Recruiter at wendy.russell@uhsinc.com and by phone at (561) 798-8635.

What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• UHS of Delaware, Inc. (UHS) is committed to Service Excellence.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at UHS. Our standards include:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

Qualifications

Position Summary:

Collaborates with corporate partners and facility teams to operationalize key strategic initiatives of UHS Acute Care Division by driving the successful implementation of processes to achieve high reliability in patient care and safety. Directly engages with assigned facilities to support staff and leaders to drive initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, reducing medical errors, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Facilitates feedback and provides oversight for analysis, establishing ongoing structures and processes to support the program.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws .

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

• Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants, as well as employees who are or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Notice

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