Geriatric Programs Lead — Accreditation & Quality

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Rhode Island seeks a Geriatric Program Coordinator to lead hospital-wide geriatric initiatives, including ACS GSV and GED A accreditation programs, CMS Age-Friendly Measures, and the ACE Unit activities. You will oversee data collection, dashboards, and reporting to support quality and safety goals.

You will collaborate with physician, nursing, and ancillary leaders, coordinate meetings, drive QI/PI projects, and educate staff on improvement methodologies, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field is required.
• 3–5 years of healthcare-related experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to evaluate areas for improvement and provide input to improve methods, services, programs or technology.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Superior interpersonal, problem-solving, organization and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, mid-level providers and hospital staff.
• Able to work across functions and build effective teams.
• Creative, adaptable to change, and willing to learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide geriatric programs and accreditation initiatives, including ACS GSV and GED A coordinations.
• Coordinate, attend, and document meetings with agendas and minutes.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate quality improvement and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide project management and facilitation support for QI/PI initiatives and related outreach projects.
• Oversee data collection, dashboards, and reporting to monitor performance metrics.
• Support compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards and prepare materials for committees.
• Educate hospital staff and physicians on quality improvement methodologies and tools.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent judgment

Creativity

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kent Hospital in Rhode Island seeks a Geriatric Program Coordinator to lead hospital-wide geriatric initiatives, including ACS GSV and GED A accreditation programs, CMS Age-Friendly Measures, and the ACE Unit activities. You will oversee data collection, dashboards, and reporting to support quality and safety goals.

You will collaborate with physician, nursing, and ancillary leaders, coordinate meetings, drive QI/PI projects, and educate staff on improvement methodologies, with opportunities to