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Veterans in Healthcare

Director-Quality and Performance Improvement

Veterans in Healthcare, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Veterans in Healthcare . We are seeking a data‑driven, people‑focused leader to champion continuous quality improvement initiatives across our organization.

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

Lead continuous process improvement projects at Methodist Hospital that align with strategic initiatives to achieve better healthcare value and quality, improving operational, financial and clinical outcomes.

Serve as an internal consultant to management, staff and physicians in process improvement, organizational development, change management, performance monitoring, statistical analyses and communication.

Provide expertise in applying process improvement methodologies such as lean management, evidence‑based programs and national or state‑based initiatives that support best practices.

Act as a project designer, facilitator and technical expert for teams working on major, complex performance improvement initiatives.

Drive a culture of change and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Ensure hospital‑wide compliance with infection control standards to protect staff, patients and others, and support Infection Control Practitioners in program development.

Support peer‑review functions by implementing technology, training staff, managing the Peer Review Committee agenda, engaging clinicians and collaborating on focused reviews.

Communicate and report metrics to stakeholders in a standardized, concise and understandable way.

Job Requirements Education

Minimum (Required): Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred (Not required): Master’s Degree

Work Experience

Minimum (Required): 5 years of demonstrable experience in quality/process improvement and data management.

Minimum (Required): 3 years of project oversight experience, preferably in a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare.

Demonstrated ability to lead, train and streamline complex work processes with successful project goal achievement and sustainment of multiple projects in a healthcare organization.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required): Current California Registered Nurse license

Preferred (Not required): Certified Associate in Project Management.

Preferred (Not required): Accredited Certification in Lean Healthcare and/or Six Sigma Black Belt (CPHQ).

Pay Transparency The annual salary range for this position is $148,296 – $222,444. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

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