Graduate degree required; or Bachelor's degree with commitment to obtain a master's within two years.
Clinical healthcare experience required.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
Five or more years of quality assurance experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
Proficiency with computers, Excel, quality metrics, and statistics.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) surveys and CMS rating requirements.
Responsibilities
Serve as Director for Quality Management and Infection Control Departments.
Coordinate quality performance improvement activities across the campus.
Monitor quality outcomes and report to the Executive Team as needed.
Collaborate with Directors of Quality across the UF Health Enterprise.
Participate in Department/Division Meetings and Quality Committees.
Ensure and maintain survey readiness with the Manager of Accreditation and Patient Safety.
Manage the Infection Control team and adherence to IC standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive work environment focused on quality improvement.
Access to cutting-edge healthcare resources and technology.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
This role will serve as Director for Quality Management and Infection Control Departments for UF Health Leesburg Hospital. The person in this role will coordinate quality performance improvement activities across the campus to achieve performance goals. Monitors quality outcomes for the campus, provides necessary reporting to Executive Team as needed. Collaborates with Directors of Quality across the UF Health Enterprise for coordination of standards and processes across the organization. Attends and participates in selected Department/Division Meetings, Quality Committees, Medical Staff meetings, and MCE. Collaborates with Manager of Accreditation and Patient Safety to ensure and maintain survey readiness. Attends Physician Peer Review process as needed. Manages Infection Control team and monitoring, and adherence to IC standards for the campus.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate degree required; or
Bachelor's degree required with willingness to obtain a master's degree within two years of hire.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Clinical healthcare experience required.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Proficiency with computers, Excel, quality metrics, and statistics.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) surveys, AHCA complaints and surveys, QualityNet, team facilitation, data presentation and explanation, and NDNQI.
Knowledge of Leapfrog and CMS rating requirements and best practices for achieving top ratings.
Experience Required
Five or more years of quality assurance experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
