Quality Improvement Leader — Patient Safety & Outcomes

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks an experienced leader to provide strategic and operational oversight for hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. You will partner with executives, physicians, nurses, and frontline teams to identify priorities, implement evidence-based interventions, and sustain measurable improvements in patient outcomes and safety.

The role requires proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, and PDSA methodologies, with a track record of driving

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
Six (6) years of progressive experience performing quality improvement activities.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
CPHQ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct complex, multi-disciplinary quality improvement initiatives across campuses, aligning with AOP priorities and QAPI.
Provide leadership and oversight for Quality Improvement staff, including assigning work and monitoring performance.
Partner with executive and clinical leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact improvement strategies.
Analyze clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Design and sustain multidisciplinary teams using Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, FMEA, and PDSA cycles.
Collaborate on dashboards, scorecards, guidelines, workflows, and executive reports to drive accountability.
Collaborate with regulatory and accreditation leaders to ensure survey readiness.
Lead special projects with organizational impact across departments and campuses.