Director Clinical Perrformance Improvement - Registered Nurse

Requirements

• License /Certification
• Required: CA RN license
• Preferred:
• Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC or NEA-BC)
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Quality (CPHQ), or applicable specialty
• Education:
• Required: BSN
• Preferred: MSN, MBA or MHA
• Required:
• Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in professional nursing practice, quality improvement.
• Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and improving nursing and patient care outcomes
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Essential
• Nursing Excellence Program Oversight
• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive nursing excellence strategy in alignment with national standards, and internal strategic priorities.
• Quality and Performance Improvement
• Monitor and analyze nursing-sensitive quality indicators; implement data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes and nursing performance.
• Ensure integration of quality and safety initiatives into clinical practice and education.
• Chairs the Policy and Procedure Committee
• Chairs Oversees Shared Decision Making, Daisy and Lotus Award programs
• Professional Development & Practice
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs to build nursing knowledge, leadership capacity, and evidence-based practice.
• Foster a culture of life-long learning, clinical excellence, and professional advancement.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Professional Development.
• Staff Engagement & Retention
• Lead initiatives to enhance staff satisfaction, engagement, and retention through recognition, shared governance, and career development pathways.
• Promote a healthy work environment that supports psychological safety, diversity, and inclusion.
• Innovation and Research
• Support nursing-led research, quality improvement projects, and innovations in care delivery.
• Collaborate with academic partners and internal stakeholders to advance nursing science and practice.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of nursing-related data for internal dashboards, regulatory bodies, and performance benchmarking.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership, board committees, and accreditation bodies.
• Budget and Resource Management
• Develop and manage budgets for department reporting to the Director.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to support strategic nursing priorities.
• Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accrediting body standards related to nursing practice and patient care.
• Serve as an organizational expert on nursing standards and Magnet®/Pathway requirements.
• Pay Range
• $82.00 -$123.00
• If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

Benefits

Additional Information

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8720 Clinical Operations - Administration Provides strategic and operational leadership in the advancement of nursing practice, quality, and professional development. Oversees initiatives that drive nursing excellence while aligning efforts with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Ensures regulatory compliance, promotes evidence-based practice, fosters innovation, and drives measurable improvements in patient outcomes and nurse engagement.

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