Nurse Quality Manager

Ascension; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel seeks a quality management leader to drive accreditation readiness and survey activities. You will oversee data management, outcomes reporting, and ensure compliance with external standards across departments.

The role emphasizes process improvement, complex audits, and coordination with leadership to advance patient safety and quality metrics within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience or a 2-year/4-year degree with 2 years of cumulative experience.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Preferred credentials: Quality Professional, Risk Management, BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads accreditation survey activities, preparations, leadership, and follow-up to ensure external standards are met.
• Aggregates data, generates reports, and participates in audits for regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Manages cross-team communication and data outcomes across the health system.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership / management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

High School diploma equivalency with experience

7 years of cumulative experience

Job description

• Department/Specialty: Quality Management
• Schedule: Full time days | Monday through Friday

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Carmel, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel
• Department/Specialty: Quality Management
• Schedule: Full time days | Monday through Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Serves as organizational leader to facilitate accreditations survey activities, survey preparations, survey leadership and survey follow-up and completion to ensure organizational accreditation. Develops comprehensive approach to achieve external standards for quality, safety, and reliability including data management and outcomes reporting.
• Aggregates data, provides reports/graphs to management, and participates in audits of departments/processes for compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Leads communication, networking, and knowledge transfer of accreditation and regulatory information and data outcomes across the health system.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment and payroll.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Quality Professional.
  • Risk Management.
  • BSN Preferred

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Prefer a Registered Nurse with a BSN.
• OB and Perinatal experience is a huge plus.
• Experience with 5 Star CMS and Leapfrog programs a huge plus.
• Strong focus on process improvement and patient outcomes.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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