Stony Brook Medicine

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief of Quality Officer the Director of Regulatory and Patient Safety supports the department in coordination with hospital leadership, through management of projects related to patient safety and regulatory risks.

The department will utilize the Director's expertise to help prioritize projects, to develop detailed project plans for major safety & regulatory initiatives, assist other members of the department in planning projects, and assure a structured, well-planned approach for successful outcomes & project completion.

The Director will also lead a team of Regulatory and Patient Safety Project Managers while coordinating Joint Commission/NYS DOH accreditation/certification across the Stony Brook Medicine system.

Duties of a Director of Regulatory and Patient Safety may include the following but are not limited to:

• Manage staff and daily functions of the Department of Regulatory Affairs and Patient Safety
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, NYS DOH, NYS OMH certification, accreditation, and reporting
• Collaborates on and coordinates organization-wide efforts to develop and manage projects related to patient safety and
• Support regulatory responses to survey findings and to reportable incidents.
• Uses standard project management tools and methodologies to manage immediate and long-term action items on assigned projects.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project status documentation defined through identification of process and needs assessments.
• Performs processes that are required to track, review and regulate the progress and performance of the project.
• Coordinates meetings, including agenda setting, minute creation and distribution for various committees as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Health care Administration, or Business Administration
• Experience with one or more quality improvement models or methodologies (i.e., Lean, Six-Sigma, Model for Improvement/Plan-Do-Study-Act) required and certification in one of these disciplines is strongly desired.
• 10 (10+) years of progressive leadership experience in a health care clinical, administrative or project management role
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong data analytic skills
• Strong group leadership and organization skills
• Innovative thinking, facilitation, and consensus building skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to analyze and present data and program information, orally and in writing in non-technical language
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current NYS RN, Physician, or PA licensure.
• Clinical degree including BSN, MD, DO, or PA.
• Certification in one of the following disciplines: Lean, Six-Sigma, Model for Improvement/Plan-Do-Study-Act
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and/or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.
• Experience in an administrative or leadership role in a health care setting preferred and within a hospital setting is strongly desired.
  
  

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
  
  

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
  
  

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
  
  

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $142800 - $203597 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)
  
  

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

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Official Job Title

TH Senior Staff Associate

Job Field

Clinical Management

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

JC Continued Readiness

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Jul 2, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary

142800 - 203597

Salary Grade

SL5