Full Time Chief Quality Officer
A growing healthcare company is looking for a Chief Quality Officer who will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission and vision by leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives. This position is responsible for driving quality, patient safety, and risk management programs with a strong focus on clinical care, performance measures, and individual satisfaction. The CQO ensures compliance with regulatory standards and fosters a culture of safety and excellence.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and implement Quality Management Strategy focusing on clinical care, performance measures, and individual satisfaction.
- Provide administrative leadership for system-wide quality programs to improve outcomes in patient safety and clinical quality.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance and improvement standards.
- Oversee planning and implementation of quality policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Set appropriate quality standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Promote quality-based initiatives and the Quality Management Plan.
- Monitor performance trends and support quality improvement initiatives using data insights.
- Collaborate with various departments to address process improvements and resolve quality concerns.
- Ensure care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines, regulatory compliance, and organizational standards.
- Communicate progress of quality improvement initiatives to staff, leadership, and the Board.
- Lead the Quality Committee and ensure initiatives align with external regulations.
- Develop and analyze systems to evaluate the root cause(s) of quality and process discrepancies.
- Drive the development and maintenance of outcome tracking and program evaluation activities.
- Lead risk management initiatives, including oversight of incident and client grievance report and response activities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of process changes.
- Train agency staff on CQI plans and processes.
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in healthcare quality improvement, risk management, or related field.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing quality improvement programs, preferably in healthcare or social services.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in care management in the ID/DD field.
- Experience with OPWDD quality assurance and compliance preferred.
- Familiarity with OPWDD, CMS, and DOH regulations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide and influence staff at all levels.
- In-depth understanding of state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Experience ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in health information technology, data reporting tools, and quality improvement systems.
- Strong analytical skills to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non-clinical staff.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for driving quality improvement and patient safety, we encourage you to apply!
Salary: $150k/Year
To apply, please send your resume to Mendy@bhirednyc.com
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