VHCHealth
Director of Quality & Patient Safety
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VHC Health , a nationally recognized, 453-bed teaching hospital and Magnet® facility ranked among Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, as our next
Director of Quality and Patient Safety .
In this vital leadership role, you’ll guide systemwide initiatives that drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient safety outcomes across our award‑winning organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to make a measurable impact, helping VHC Health continue setting the standard for quality care in the Washington, DC metro region and beyond.
Job Description Purpose & Scope The Director of Quality/Patient Safety reports to the Associate Vice President and will lead all activities designed to support Quality, clinical excellence, clinical improvement initiatives, and Patient Safety Goals throughout the system.
This individual will:
Utilize quality concepts and team facilitation skills to lead clinical improvement initiatives.
Monitor the status of patient safety, Core Measures, and relevant clinical processes and outcomes.
Strong healthcare background.
Serve as an internal expert and resource regarding accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership for all Joint Commission and regulatory reviews.
The Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating all activities designed to ensure regulatory compliance and continuously maintain accreditation standards.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other similar clinical degree is required.
Master’s degree in an approved related field is preferred.
Experience Five years of healthcare/medical – nursing/patient care experience is required.
Three years of managerial experience is required.
Certification / Licensure
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.
Additional Job Description Pay & Benefits Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Employee‑Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to making work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more!
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VHC Health , a nationally recognized, 453-bed teaching hospital and Magnet® facility ranked among Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, as our next
Director of Quality and Patient Safety .
In this vital leadership role, you’ll guide systemwide initiatives that drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient safety outcomes across our award‑winning organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to make a measurable impact, helping VHC Health continue setting the standard for quality care in the Washington, DC metro region and beyond.
Job Description Purpose & Scope The Director of Quality/Patient Safety reports to the Associate Vice President and will lead all activities designed to support Quality, clinical excellence, clinical improvement initiatives, and Patient Safety Goals throughout the system.
This individual will:
Utilize quality concepts and team facilitation skills to lead clinical improvement initiatives.
Monitor the status of patient safety, Core Measures, and relevant clinical processes and outcomes.
Strong healthcare background.
Serve as an internal expert and resource regarding accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership for all Joint Commission and regulatory reviews.
The Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating all activities designed to ensure regulatory compliance and continuously maintain accreditation standards.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other similar clinical degree is required.
Master’s degree in an approved related field is preferred.
Experience Five years of healthcare/medical – nursing/patient care experience is required.
Three years of managerial experience is required.
Certification / Licensure
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.
Additional Job Description Pay & Benefits Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Employee‑Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to making work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more!
#J-18808-Ljbffr