Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks an Advisor for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety to drive analytic and improvement efforts across hospitals, regions, and the IU Health system. The role advances evidence-based standards, aligns with regulatory requirements, and promotes a culture of quality and safety across the organization.

The Advisor mentors leaders, leads system-wide quality initiatives, and oversees committees and improvement projects, partnering with external organizations to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CPHQ certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Clinical licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the IU Health system.
• Develop, implement, and sustain evidence-based standards aligning with regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to leaders and teams; mentor and consult on high-value care and outcomes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Program leadership

Change management

MS Office proficiency

CPHQ certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

The Advisor, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety serves as a key system-level leader responsible for analyzing and advancing quality and safety across clinical and operational teams throughout the continuum of care, including but not limited to hospitals, regions, and the IU Health system. This individual leads collaborative efforts to develop, implement, and sustain evidence-based standards that align with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of quality and safety across the organization.

Overview

Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient 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 Urgent Care Administration team in the role of Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. The Advisor, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety serves as a key system-level leader responsible for analyzing and advancing quality and safety across clinical and operational teams throughout the continuum of care, including but not limited to hospitals, regions, and the IU Health system. This individual leads collaborative efforts to develop, implement, and sustain evidence-based standards that align with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of quality and safety across the organization.

The Advisor serves as a catalyst and facilitator for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, driving systemic changes to enhance patient safety and care quality while providing training and guidance to leaders and team members. In addition, the Advisor acts as a mentor and resource by providing expert consultation to leaders, regions, hospitals, committees, and individuals to support the delivery of high-value care and outcomes.

This role partners closely with and foster strong relationships among external partners, such as the Indiana Hospital Association, Vizient, and the Patient Safety Coalition, as well as IU Health leadership, providers, and team members. Through these partnerships, the Advisor helps design strategies, create organizational buy-in, and implement quality improvement initiatives across the system.

The Advisor also leads system-wide committees and performance improvement teams and facilitates quality meetings by providing expertise related to national quality programs, problem identification, analysis and resolution, and quality improvement processes and tools.

Key Relationships

Reports to : Executive Director-Retail Health Services

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Requires a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.
• Requires proficiency in MS Office.
• Requires demonstrated sustained success in quality improvement projects and change management.
• Clinical licensure 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 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.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.