Director Safety

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Director Safety

At Nebraska Medicine, safety isn't a priority--it's our promise. We are seeking a compassionate, systems-minded leader to serve as our next Director of Safety, someone who believes that zero harm is not aspirational, but achievable. This role is for a leader who looks to understand system drivers of harm, applies high-reliability principles, and partners across disciplines to create lasting change. Success in this role depends on strong relationships and influence, fostering trust with physicians, operational leaders, and frontline teams while strengthening a culture where every voice matters and speaking up for safety is expected. You will translate data into meaningful action, promote learning rather than blame, and help embed safety as a shared responsibility across the enterprise. If you are driven by purpose, grounded in data, and motivated to make a system-level impact on patient and colleague safety, this is an opportunity to truly make a difference.

Details: Director Safety

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
• This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with (CPPS) Certified Professional In-Patient Safety
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

The Director of Safety is responsible for overseeing the safety for patients and colleagues across the Nebraska Medicine enterprise. The director of safety develops strategies and implements policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with best practices in patient safety, employee safety, and infection prevention. These strategies support the achievement of the organization's safety goals and align with the vision for safety across the enterprise.
The director of safety leads a multidisciplinary team of safety and infection prevention professionals and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to identify and address safety and quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and design and evaluate improvement initiatives. The director of safety also oversees and ensures implementation of best practices aimed at reducing hospital acquired infections and other infection prevention initiatives. The director of safety also fosters a culture of safety among staff and patients and engages external healthcare peers and partners to share and learn from best practices and innovation.

Required Qualifications: Director Safety
* Minimum of ten years nursing, allied health, healthcare operations, or other related healthcare experience required.
* Minimum of seven years of management experience required.
* Master's degree or above in healthcare related field required.
* Bachelor's degree in a clinical or healthcare related field required.
* Demonstrated expertise in conducting root cause analysis and implementing improvement strategies.
* Demonstrated knowledge and competency with quality improvement (QI), outcomes monitoring, and/or process development required.
* Knowledge of operational healthcare/hospital/clinic workflows required.
* Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze & interpret data and translate into actionable direction.
* Demonstrated critical thinking/analytical skills as well as strong problem-solving skills required.
* Demonstrated knowledge of team building, both as a participant of teams and in a leadership role required.
* Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal), leadership and facilitation abilities required, especially related to complex and difficult topics.
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and capabilities, along with the ability to work cross-functionally with other leaders required.
* Proficiency with office computer tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, and Word) required.
* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license or appropriate allied health license or registration in the state of Nebraska only as required in accordance with appropriate health-related degree required.

Preferred Qualifications: Director Safety
* Certified Professional in-Patient Safety preferred (CPPS)
* Experience with regulatory and accreditation reporting preferred. Especially experience with on-site visits, safety reviews and interaction with regulatory agencies at a local and national level.
* Certification in LEAN or Six Sigma preferred.
* Experience with Zero Harm Principles preferred.
* Experience with OSHA regulations and requirements preferred.