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.
Responsibilities
Serve as Director for Quality Management and Infection Control Departments.
Coordinate quality performance improvement activities to meet performance goals.
Monitor quality outcomes and provide necessary reporting to the Executive Team.
Collaborate with Directors of Quality across the UF Health Enterprise.
Attend and participate in Department/Division Meetings and Quality Committees.
Manage the Infection Control team and ensure adherence to IC standards.
Collaborate with the Manager of Accreditation and Patient Safety for survey readiness.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and advancement.
Engagement in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Access to a network of quality professionals across the UF Health Enterprise.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Serves as Director for Quality Management and Infection Control Departments for UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. Coordinates 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.
