Job DescriptionAdvisor-Quality Improvement and Patient SafetyThe Advisor, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety serves as a key system-level leader responsible for analyzing and advancing quality and safety across clinical and operational teams throughout the continuum of care, including but not limited to hospitals, regions, and the IU Health system. This individual leads collaborative efforts to develop, implement, and sustain evidence-based standards that align with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of quality and safety across the organization.
The Advisor serves as a catalyst and facilitator for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, driving systemic changes to enhance patient safety and care quality while providing training and guidance to leaders and team members. In addition, the Advisor acts as a mentor and resource by providing expert consultation to leaders, regions, hospitals, committees, and individuals to support the delivery of high-value care and outcomes.
This role partners closely with and fosters strong relationships among external partners, such as the Indiana Hospital Association, Vizient, and the Patient Safety Coalition, as well as IU Health leadership, providers, and team members. Through these partnerships, the Advisor helps design strategies, create organizational buy-in, and implement quality improvement initiatives across the system.
The Advisor also leads system-wide committees and performance improvement teams and facilitates quality meetings by providing expertise related to national quality programs, problem identification, analysis and resolution, and quality improvement processes and tools.
Key RelationshipsReports to: Executive Director-Retail Health Services
Candidate QualificationsCandidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
- Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
- Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Requires a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.
- Requires proficiency in MS Office.
- Requires demonstrated sustained success in quality improvement projects and change management.
- Clinical licensure is preferred.
