VP Quality Patient Safety-CCMC

WVU; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU in Parkersburg is seeking a VP of Quality and Patient Safety to govern clinical effectiveness and patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will oversee quality management and implementation of key initiatives across the organization.

Applicants should have a master's degree in a health-related field, at least 8 years of management experience, and a collaborative approach to enhance patient care. This role offers an opportunity to shape quality standards and patient experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years management experience addressing quality issues.
• 5 years’ experience developing, leading, and educating hospital-wide quality initiatives.
• 5 years’ experience in trend analysis, benchmarking, statistical operations, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical, strategic, operational quality and safety priorities.
• Develops and monitors effective Change Management and Performance Improvement Model.
• Governs efforts to develop a culture of safety.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data Management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in pharmacy, Nursing, or Health related field

Currently licensed in the field of related education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epic

Vizient

Job description

## VP Quality Patient Safety-CCMCApplylocations: Camden Clark Medical Center (CCMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-38661## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.The VP of Quality and Patient Safety is responsible for governing the following functions: Clinical Effectiveness, Performance Improvement and Decision Support, Data Management, Infection Control, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Joint Commission and other regulatory standards while working collaboratively with other senior leaders.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Master’s degree in pharmacy, Nursing, or other Health related field, Nurse Practitioner, or Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school2. Currently licensed in the field of related education. **EXPERIENCE:**1. 8 years management experience addressing quality issues2. 5 years’ experience developing, leading, and educating hospital wide quality initiatives3. 5 years’ experience in trend analysis, benchmarking, statistical operations, and process improvement **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****EXPERIENCE:**1. Recent and relevant clinical background in acute care setting2. Experience in the use of utilization management systems, including database management systems and spreadsheet analysis3. Experience in teaching hospital or prior quality improvement role **CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Coordinates, oversees, and executes upon the clinical, strategic, and operational quality and safety priorities for the entire organization. Governs the implementation of key clinical quality and safety initiatives.2. Develops, amends, and monitors an effective Change Management and Performance Improvement Model which includes education of key constituents.3. Identifies obstacles and implements change to the successful utilization of quality improvement processes.4. Governs efforts in the transformation of the patient experience to foster a patient and family centered culture and works in partnership with all departments across the organization to assess and support our mission, vision and values.5. Engages physicians, APPs, allied health professionals and trainees to drive improved outcomes in hospital, ambulatory, community and academic setting.6. Governs and supports the efforts to develop a culture of safety with the goal of becoming a highly reliable organization with a goal of zero harm.7. Establishes quality management process to include timely and accurate capture of data that is valid and effectively analyzed, identification and response to statistically significant trends, accurate benchmarking, development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols with physician, nursing and other clinical input resulting in best practices.8.Governs and sets direction to achieve an exceptional patient experience. Collaborates with other leaders to assure the Strategic Plan incorporates effective strategies to advance Patient Experience. 9. Provides support and input to the hospital and medical peer review program.10. Provides ongoing direction and oversight of the Vizient Clinical Benchmarking system to assure the benefits of the system are used to its fullest potential11. Actively participates in professional associations and system committees to expand/improve quality initiatives and outcomes.12. Collaborates with ambulatory departments for quality and patient safety needs.13. Works collaboratively with system Quality and Patient Safety leadership to identify and support system wide strategies and initiatives.15. Assists in the Strategic Planning process16. Collaborates with other senior leaders to set direction as it relates to Population Health and Value Based payments/programs **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping required throughout the work shift.2. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.3. Visual, verbal, and auditory functions within normal limits.4. Must be able to read and write in English. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Exposure to high levels of stress and anxiety.2. Exposure to body fluids (blood, oral secretions).3. Exposure to stressful situations and constant interruption.4. Exposure to fluorescent lighting.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Must possess good reading and comprehension skills.2. Must respond to emergent situations in a calm, professional manner.3. Must possess effective verbal and/or written communication skills including use of keyboards and computer technology.4. Must possess strong analytical and soft listening skills5. Must respond to changes in work volume/nature daily6. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including word, power point and excel.7. Available as needed on off hours8. Experience with Epic and Viziant preferred.9. Effective relationship building skills along with skills to navigate transformational change**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center**Cost Center:**500 CCMC Administration**Address:**800 Garfield AveParkersburgWest Virginia