Director Safety Regulatory

• Champion a culture of safety through education, reporting systems, and proactive risk mitigation
• Implement evidence-based practices to reduce harm and improve outcomes
• Oversee root cause analyses for adverse events
• Maintain readiness for accreditation surveys (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DOH)
• Interpret and apply regulatory changes to organizational policies
• Mentor departmental leaders and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies and professional organizations
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in healthcare quality and safety leadership
• If clinical, current license permitting work in Arizona
• CPHQ or CIC certifications preferred
• Ability to design and implement enterprise-wide initiatives that align with organizational goals and accreditation requirements
• Skilled in developing safety strategies and overseeing their execution across clinical and operational areas
• Proficient in monitoring quality metrics, leading root cause analyses for adverse events, and using data to drive improvements
• Comfortable with analytics tools and methodologies to support evidence-based practices
• Strong communicator, able to mentor departmental leaders and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
• Skilled in change management, guiding teams through regulatory changes and new safety protocols
• Experience serving as a liaison with external agencies and professional organizations
• Ability to mentor and develop leaders within the organization, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DOH) and evidence-based best practices
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory changes to organizational policies

CPHQ or CIC certifications