Quality Manager

Socket.dev; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Quality Manager in Indiana to lead and support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across hospitals in Bloomington, Bedford, Paoli, and surrounding areas.

The role requires RN licensure in Indiana, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and 5–7 years in quality improvement with strong leadership. It is a hybrid role with one remote day per week and involves collaboration with clinical leaders regional-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Requires an active RN license in Indiana or an active NLC RN license.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification preferred.
• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in Quality Improvement or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support employees in identifying, monitoring, evaluating, educating, and improving processes affecting patient care.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership in quality improvement consulting and patient safety.
• Develop and implement quality initiatives.
• Own end-to-end strategies to ensure the highest rating through measurement bodies like TJC, CMS, Anthem, ISDH, and third-party payors.
• Monitor progress and improvements toward goals; serve as a data and quality resource to hospital leadership.

Skills

Active RN license (Indiana)

CPHQ or CPPS certification

Quality improvement

Healthcare quality

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree preferred

5-7 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Quality Manager

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 Quality and Patient Safety leadership team in the role of Quality Manager.

Responsible for managing and supporting employees in identifying, monitoring, evaluating, educating, and improving processes affecting the care of patients as evidenced by measurable and sustained outcomes. Provides day-to-day operational leadership in the functional areas of quality improvement consulting and patient safety. Manages the development and implementation of quality initiatives. Owns and oversees end to end strategies to ensure the highest rating through appropriate measurement bodies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), Anthem, ISDH and other 3rd party payors. Monitors progress and demonstrates improvements toward established goals, which may include maximizing revenues through quality scores. Serves as a resource for quality data and performance improvement, High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, error prevention, and patient safety culture for the hospital leadership team.

This is a hybrid role with one remote day per week Monday-Friday day shift supporting Bloomington, Bedford, and Paoli Hospitals. Candidates must have previous quality experience.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Quality and Safety Director

Direct Reports: 8

Key Relationships: Clinical Leaders Across the South Region

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Masters Degree is preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires an active Registered nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification preferred.
• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in Quality Improvement or equivalent experience including those deemed to be qualified through an internal succession planning process is required.

Indiana University Health isunlike 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 is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana oneof the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.