Manager - Quality Management

Christus Health; Corpus Christi, Town of Texas, West Sacramento (TX, WI, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Quality Management to enhance its quality management program across hospitals. This pivotal role involves applying clinical knowledge and analytical skills to improve quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will lead projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety and excellence. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering top-notch services and making a difference in patient care. If you have a passion for quality improvement and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare experience and 2+ years in quality management.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management initiatives and regulatory preparedness.
• Facilitate quality improvement projects and manage teams.

Skills

Quality Management

Risk Management

Performance Improvement

Communication Skills

PDSA Methodology

Computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Flowchart Tools

Job description

Description

Summary:

In a High- Reliability Organization, the Manager Quality Management, reporting to the Director of Quality, is responsible for support of the quality management program throughout the hospitals. This individual will demonstrate their expertise in quality management, risk management, and performance improvement. Responsibilities in this role include the facilitation of continual regulatory preparedness, specialized QM projects, and mastery of the PDSA project life cycle, and being able to manage teams to the desired objective. This role is expected to apply clinical knowledge and analytical skills to assist the Director of QM and leadership in identifying opportunities, develop solutions, and implement changes with a strong focus on improving quality outcomes and results.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS Office, and Flowchart tools.
• Knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology.

Source: NAHQ Workforce Accelerator Competency Framework 2022: Eight Domains

• Quality Leadership and Integration- Advance the organization's commitment to health care quality through collaboration, learning opportunities and communication. Lead the integration of quality into the fabric of the organization through a coordinated infrastructure to achieve organizational objectives. Domain Level: Proficient.
• Performance and Process Improvement-Use performance and process improvement (PPI), project management and change management methods to support operational and clinical quality initiatives, improved performance and achieve organizational goals. Domain Level:Proficient.
• Population Health and Care Transitions-Evaluates and improve health care processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations. Domain Level: Foundational.
• Health Data and Analytics- Leverage the organizations analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives. Domain Level: Proficient.
• Regulatory and Accreditation-Direct organization wide processes for evaluating, monitoring, and improving compliance with internal and external requirements. Lead the organization's processes to prepare for, participate in, and follow up on regulatory, accreditation and certification surveys and activities. Domain Level: Proficient.
• Patients Safety-Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate, or prevent harm. Domain Level: Proficient.
• Quality Review and Accountability-Direct activities that support compliance with organization wide voluntary, mandatory, and contractual requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement. Domain Level: Foundational.
• Professional Engagement-Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field. Domain Level: Foundational.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing or other related field required.
  

• Master's degree preferred.

  
  

Experience

• Three years of healthcare experience.
  

• Two years of quality management experience.

  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred upon hire or within 2 years.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time