Quality Manager

Ascension; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a senior quality leadership professional to drive accreditation activities across survey preparation, on-site leadership, and post-survey actions at Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital.

You will develop a comprehensive framework to meet external quality and safety standards and oversee data management, outcomes reporting, and continuous process improvements. The role requires strong leadership, experience in healthcare quality and regulatory readiness, and a

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience.
• 7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• BSN strongly preferred, bringing clinical foundation to our quality and safety operations.
• Proven 3+ years of progressive healthcare quality or regulatory readiness experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead accreditation activities across survey prep, on-site leadership, and post-survey action plans.
• Develop and oversee a framework to meet external quality and safety standards.
• Aggregate and analyze key quality metrics and present reports to leadership.
• Coordinate cross-system communications on regulatory updates and outcomes.
• Oversee departmental operations including hiring, scheduling, payroll, and performance management.

Skills

Quality Professional

Risk Management

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Serve as the primary leader for all accreditation activitiesâorchestrating survey prep, on-site leadership, and post-survey action plans to ensure continuous organizational compliance.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive framework to meet external quality and safety standards, overseeing data management, outcomes reporting, and continuous process improvements.
• Aggregate and analyze key quality metrics to present actionable reports to leadership and conduct departmental audits that align with regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-system communication to share regulatory updates, accreditation information, and quality outcomes, fostering a culture of shared best practices.
• Oversee departmental operationsâincluding hiring, scheduling, payroll, and performance managementâwhile cultivating high staff satisfaction and professional growth.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Quality Professional preferred.
• Risk Management 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.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred, bringing a solid clinical foundation to our quality and safety operations.
• Proven Quality & Leadership Expertise with 3+ years of progressive healthcare experience. Preferred background in nursing management, performance improvement, clinical quality, or regulatory readiness.

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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