Overview

Director - Quality and Safety

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Fort Wayne leadership team in the role of Director - Quality and Safety.

The Director of Quality and Safety provides strategic, operational, and thought leadership to support Indiana University Health goals. This Director is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Prevention (IP) Program(s) within the Region, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, medical staff and senior leadership. This leader works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure measurable improvement in health outcomes, prevention of medical errors, and reduction of patient harm. The Director guides, facilitates, and influences the alignment of clinical quality, patient safety, and infection prevention improvement efforts within the Region by promoting adoption of local and national benchmarking for best practices. This leader ensures active regional representation and engagement in IU Health System quality, patient safety and infection prevention initiatives.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President- Chief Medical Officer, Fort Wayne

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
• Physician, Pharmacist, or Registered Nurse preferred.
• 7-10 years of quality and safety experience required.
• Certification as a Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Professional in-Patient Safety (CPPS) is preferred, must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Requires experience with complex matrix organizations, building trusting relationships, influencing through indirect authority, and inspiring and aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve a common vision.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
• Rapid Cycle PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma or IHI Model for Improvement experience is preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Help shape the future of IU Health's landmark new facility in Fort Wayne, set to open in May 2027. This state-of-the-art, five-story hospital features 140 inpatient beds, 17 emergency exam rooms, six ORs, catheterization labs, endoscopy suites, and a one-of-a-kind geothermal system for energy-efficient operations. Be part of a mission to redefine patient-centered care in northeast Indiana while living in Fort Wayne, a thriving and affordable city. With over 120 miles of trails, award-winning parks, top-tier cultural venues like the botanical conservatory, children's zoo, science center, and a bustling calendar of festivals and community events, it's a place where both your career and quality of life can flourish.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.