Sutter Valley Hospitals
Director, Quality & Patient Safety (Clinician)
11815 Education Street, Auburn, CA
Full-time · $165k–$265k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026
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Organization:
SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith HospitalPosition Overview:
Works as part of the operations leadership team to accelerate the measurable and continual progress in meeting the organization's quality objectives.Works collaboratively with Medical Directors, Chief Medical Executive (CME), operational executives, and quality and patient safety executives to develop the strategic plan, set direction, and evaluation of clinical quality management programs. Responsible for overall management of activities and resources as related to planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, directing, monitoring, controlling, and coordinating the work efforts of the department. Provides direction and ensures effective implementation of the Quality Improvement Program for acute services. Assimilates information to proactively develop quality activities aligned with Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital (SAFH) strategies and values. Proactively builds strong teams and business relationships, both internally and externally. Serves as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) on aspects of the quality program to develop and influence improvement strategies.
Has significant responsibility for working with the organization to pursue operational improvements and efficiencies; supporting the development and implementation of clinical assessment/process improvement and redesign. Pursues opportunities for work that adds value and eliminates waste and redundancy for the organization to help achieve and retain optimal quality outcomes.
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is a 64-bed acute care hospital nestled in the heart of California's Gold Country at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains in Auburn, California. An integral part of the Auburn community, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital provides health care, using the latest technologies, while maintaining the small-town friendliness and charm.
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is now the hub of a network of Sutter Health services in Auburn and surrounding foothill communities. The hospital's services and relationship with the not-for-profit Sutter Health system bring a wealth of resources and advanced technologies that ensure quality patient care.
Today the hospital continues to focus on the needs of the people it serves, advancing with the times and growing with the community. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Job Description:
*** The ideal candidate has leadership experience in Hospital Quality & Patient Safety ***
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's: Management, public health, nursing, business administration, organizational leadership or related field.
- Master's Preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- (or) MD-Medical Doctor
- (or) PharmD-Pharmacist
- (or) PA-Physician Assistant
- (or) NP-Nurse Practitioner
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 12 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Leadership and management skills required. Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex environment with the ability to plan, set and accomplish multiple objectives. Proven ability to select, lead, motivate and grow professional staff.
- Expert skills in verbal and written communication when stakes are high.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, hospital executives, health plan personnel, governmental personnel, and colleagues in the foundation and Sutter Health.
- Ability to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others.
- Must be computer literate, especially with spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Must have detailed knowledge of the clinical, business, operational and financial, and regulatory/compliance aspects of commercial and governmental capitated health care programs.
- Must be well versed in medical foundation and medical group organization and structure.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing immunity for peer review confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in clinical settings.
- Knowledgeable about health care law, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.
- Understand business planning including analysis, statistics, budgeting, feasibility studies and implementation.
- Ability to function independently with minimal management.
- Understands risk management principles and process.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.