Quality Program Manager - Providence Kodiak Island

Providence; Kodiak (AK); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, AK seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead quality and regulatory initiatives. This full-time, day-shift role reports to the Regional Director of Quality Regulatory Services and focuses on improving patient outcomes and operational excellence within the Alaska Region.

The position requires designing and implementing clinical improvement programs, coordinating accreditation readiness, and supporting cross-facility regulatory activities, with some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field required.
• Certification within 12 months: CPHQ, HACP, or CJCP.
• Within 2 years of hire: CHQP certification.
• 2 years Acute Care clinical experience.
• Designing, implementing and leading clinical outcome improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and exchange information to promote operations within the Alaska Region.
• Drive continuous improvement across Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center.
• Coordinate with Regional Director of Quality Regulatory Services and system functions as needed.
• Support accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives across facilities.

Skills

Clinical quality improvement

Healthcare quality knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

RN license or equivalent

Master's degree in health care (preferred)

Job description

Description

We are hiring for a Quality Program Manager position at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, AK!

Position is full time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift, Monday-Friday, core business hours, 40 hours per week; with some flexibility for occasional afterhours support per business needs.

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Quality Regulatory Services, the Quality Regulatory Services Manager performs a variety of duties designed to maintain relationships, exchange information, and promote operations and continuous improvement of facilities within the Alaska Region. This position is based in Kodiak, some remote work is possible, travel within the region or for system functions may be required.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Kodiak Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree In healthcare related field, nursing preferred or RN License with 5 years of acute care and/or quality improvement experience.

• Upon hire: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Healthcare Accreditation Certified Professional (HACP), or Joint Commission Certified Professional (CJCP), or obtained within 12 months of hire.

• Within 2 years of hire Certified Healthcare Quality Professional.

• 2 years Acute Care Clinical experience.

• Designing, implementing, and leading clinical outcome improvement programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree In health care related field.

• Previous experience with Joint Commission survey coordination at facility level.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.