Quality Manager

Ascension; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension's St. Vincent's St. Johns Hospital in St. Johns, FL, seeks a leader for accreditation and quality management.

You will orchestrate survey prep, on-site leadership, and post-survey action plans to ensure ongoing compliance. You will develop a framework to meet external quality and safety standards, oversee data management and reporting, and drive continuous process improvements. You will aggregate metrics and conduct audits aligned with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Quality Professional preferred.
• Risk Management preferred.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
• Proven Quality & Leadership Expertise with 3+ years of progressive healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary leader for all accreditation activities—orchestrating 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 operations—including hiring, scheduling, payroll, and performance management—while cultivating high staff satisfaction and professional growth.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory readiness

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years experience

Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

7 years of applicable cumulative experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: St John's, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns Hospital
• Department: Total Quality Management
• Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8am - 5pm

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Serve as the primary leader for all accreditation activities—orchestrating 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 operations—including hiring, scheduling, payroll, and performance management—while 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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 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.

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