Senior Quality Improvement Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore seeks a strategic leader to direct hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, improving outcomes and regulatory readiness. You will partner with executives, physicians, nurses, and frontline teams to identify priorities, implement evidence-based interventions, and sustain measurable improvement.

The role drives pay-for-performance programs, patient safety indicators, and reductions in mortality and hospital-acquired conditions, requiring

Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted healthcare license where applicable.
• 6+ years in quality improvement with leadership experience.
• 3+ years supervising teams.
• CPHQ certification is required/strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor Quality Improvement staff.
• Collaborate with executives and clinical leaders to identify priorities.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure readiness for Joint Commission and CMS surveys.

Skills

Quality improvement leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Regulatory readiness

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration

Nursing license (active)

CPHQ certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Epic

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore seeks a strategic leader to direct hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, improving outcomes and regulatory readiness. You will partner with executives, physicians, nurses, and frontline teams to identify priorities, implement evidence-based interventions, and sustain measurable improvement.

The role drives pay-for-performance programs, patient safety indicators, and reductions in mortality and hospital-acquired conditions, requiring