Wellstar Health System · 11 hours ago
VP Safety & Quality
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expWellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. The Vice President of Quality and Safety will oversee systemwide quality, safety, performance improvement, and regulatory activities, ensuring the successful development and deployment of the Quality and Safety strategy across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Planning & implementation of key clinical quality initiatives that are defined by the executive leadership team
Provide strategic direction and guidance to Executive Leadership regarding quality and timelines for new guidelines, regulations and processes
Supports processes & framework for the Systems Quality Plan and Strategy
Oversees the Enterprise Public Reporting of Quality Measures
Provides active participation in the Executive Leadership Strategic Planning process
Supports the quality and patient safety governing bodies of Wellstar Health System
Participates in organizational committees at the facility and system level as appointed or needed
Provides oversight and direction to development and maintenance of quality and patient safety policies and procedures
Sets challenging and productive goals for team
Holds team accountable for actions while providing leadership and motivation
Provides resources and support for all Quality and Safety initiatives
Uses checkpoints and data to track progress, setting up system and processes to measure results
Accountability for financial, programmatic and quality performance, regulatory oversight, standardization and prioritization of operations to achieve system objectives while assuring continuous quality improvement and outcome excellence
Develops operating and capital budgets in coordination with system initiatives; monitors to insure variance analysis and resolution
Identifies high risk areas for regulatory compliance; trains staff, monitors and ensures compliance
Monitors clinical and performance outcomes via benchmark analysis and facilitates accountability via defined expectations and goals
Develops departmental strategic plans and works with unit managers to facilitate goal achievement
Coordination of Quality and Safety strategies and initiatives across the System to ensure consistent standard of care
Maintains awareness of industry standards of care
Integrates best practice standards to optimize resources and patient care outcomes
Investigates evidence-based practices to identify solution strategies
Communicates relevant Quality and Safety activities across the system to foster a continued learning environment for all staff
Supports the vision for future growth of operations and strategic planning for Quality and Safety
Support and provide resources for the strategic plan set forth by the executive team
Monitor industry trends in the area of Quality and Safety
Identify opportunities and threats
Develop a model for change in order to facilitate creative and innovative solutions
Grow leaders who are resilient, adapt quickly and take measured risks
Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills
Serves to support the Quality and Safety department to promote the effective operations of all Quality and Safety initiatives. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities
Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses performance improvement principles such as Lean and other quality skills to support fiscal responsibility, reduce waste and improve performance
Participates in workforce planning and redesign and champions a diverse workforce particularly as this relates to a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the community served by the System
Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises collective performance to achieve top percentile standing in all WHSs Performance Pillar Goals
Works collaboratively and as a team member with hospital leadership. Partners with Human Resources to achieve desired organizational culture, staffing and workforce metrics
Fosters positive working relationships between staff and physicians across the Health System
Fosters a culture that focuses on patient satisfaction, safety, customer service, staff participation, collaboration, motivation, and effective communication
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualification
Required
Graduate level degree in Public Health/Policy, Health System Administration, Nursing, or other Health related field
Minimum 7 Years Of Administrative Experience Required
Minimum 5 years of work experience healthcare quality improvement that includes performance management, process improvement, patient safety, risk management and customer service required
The VP of Quality and Safety must have a high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
Must also possess excellent communications and presentation skills and have the ability to develop and manage a high-performance team focused on accountability and meeting and exceeding expectations
The VP of Quality and Safety must possess the ability to lead, influence, create and work within cross-functional team environments
The leader should be an inspiring individual who leads projects with a strong results orientation, positive can-do attitude and a sense of urgency to get things done
Must have a working knowledge of business operations, including database management and related software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), standard office equipment, business principles and practices, and report writing is required
Must have the ability to carry out a varied range of administrative functions: organize, assign, direct and objectively appraise and analyze the job performance of others; maintain an effective work pace under routine and periodic deadlines; learn and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; create action plans for special projects and manage the implementation process through completion of projects
Preferred
Advanced certifications in Quality (ASQ, NAHQ, NCPS) preferred
Lean and/or Six Sigma, and Project Management experience preferred
Company
Wellstar Health System
The largest health system in Georgia.
10001+ employees
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