Vice President Quality

Overview

Top reasons to love this job – 1. State-of-the-art, full-service medical center in the heart of the city, recognized for high patient satisfaction 2. Recipient of HealthInsight Quality Award for Excellence in patient care 3. Joint Commission Accredited Institution and Certified Primary Stroke Center Top "must-have" skills for this job – 1. Min 5 years of management experience in acute care facility 2. Experience with quality management, risk management and hospital-wide performance improvement programs 3. BSN required; master’s degree in health care administration Tell me about this job – The Vice President of Quality/Risk assumes the role as an administrative leader for strategic planning and directing the management of patient safety, performance improvement, quality and risk management, regulatory and research compliance. As a member of the senior management team, participates in the development and implementation of hospital-wide plans, goals and objectives. Leads project plans and provides guidance and consultation to external and internal entities, departments and individuals in effective implementation of national, corporate and internal initiatives. Serves as an expert resource and champions a culture of patient safety, providing insight in the identification of opportunities to facilitate performance improvement plans that align with organizational goals. Provides oversight to assure compliance with regulatory bodies including JCAHO, state, and federal guidelines.