University Hospital
Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
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University Hospital About The Role
Are you passionate about driving excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and performance outcomes? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Quality & Performance Improvement to support the strategic direction and operational execution of our quality initiatives. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead data-driven performance improvement projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of quality frameworks About The Role
Are you passionate about driving excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and performance outcomes? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Quality & Performance Improvement to support the strategic direction and operational execution of our quality initiatives. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead data-driven performance improvement projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of quality frameworks
The Quality Department at University Hospital is a dynamic, mission-driven team at the heart of one of the regions leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you are energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
Supports the Director in overseeing the development of electronic submissions to ensure measurement results are accurately prepared and submitted electronically. Coordinates the development of educational programs to orient hospital staff to quality measurement goals and objectives, including key components of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety initiatives. Promotes a strong commitment to quality healthcare, patient satisfaction, education, and research in alignment with the hospital's mission and goals. Ensures staff are properly trained and regularly evaluated on their understanding of, and adherence to, job-specific compliance policies and procedures Oversees the integration of chart abstraction and data analytics to support quality measurement and performance improvement initiatives. Designs, implements, and oversees a formal data collection system to deliver comprehensive statistical reports to clinical and hospital departments.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
Required
Bachelors Degree in a health care related field, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field required. A Masters Degree preferred. Bachelors Degree, CPHQ or CPPS At least five (5) years of quality improvement and/or analytics experience, including three (3) years at a progressively responsible management/leadership level, required. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or Certified Professional in Patient Safety required. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to orally relate complex information in a reliable fashion to both leadership and governance as well as general staff members and the medical staff. Must demonstrate a strong orientation to customer satisfaction, effective teamwork, problem solving and utilize small group dynamics in conflict management. Strong background in statistical process control and/or other quality improvement and measurement techniques necessary. Computer literacy required. Additional related experience may be substituted for the Masters Degree on a year?for?year basis.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off (PTO Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is [$111,618 $167,429] per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, wed love to meet you.
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Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
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University Hospital About The Role
Are you passionate about driving excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and performance outcomes? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Quality & Performance Improvement to support the strategic direction and operational execution of our quality initiatives. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead data-driven performance improvement projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of quality frameworks About The Role
Are you passionate about driving excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and performance outcomes? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Quality & Performance Improvement to support the strategic direction and operational execution of our quality initiatives. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead data-driven performance improvement projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of quality frameworks
The Quality Department at University Hospital is a dynamic, mission-driven team at the heart of one of the regions leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you are energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
Supports the Director in overseeing the development of electronic submissions to ensure measurement results are accurately prepared and submitted electronically. Coordinates the development of educational programs to orient hospital staff to quality measurement goals and objectives, including key components of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety initiatives. Promotes a strong commitment to quality healthcare, patient satisfaction, education, and research in alignment with the hospital's mission and goals. Ensures staff are properly trained and regularly evaluated on their understanding of, and adherence to, job-specific compliance policies and procedures Oversees the integration of chart abstraction and data analytics to support quality measurement and performance improvement initiatives. Designs, implements, and oversees a formal data collection system to deliver comprehensive statistical reports to clinical and hospital departments.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
Required
Bachelors Degree in a health care related field, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field required. A Masters Degree preferred. Bachelors Degree, CPHQ or CPPS At least five (5) years of quality improvement and/or analytics experience, including three (3) years at a progressively responsible management/leadership level, required. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or Certified Professional in Patient Safety required. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to orally relate complex information in a reliable fashion to both leadership and governance as well as general staff members and the medical staff. Must demonstrate a strong orientation to customer satisfaction, effective teamwork, problem solving and utilize small group dynamics in conflict management. Strong background in statistical process control and/or other quality improvement and measurement techniques necessary. Computer literacy required. Additional related experience may be substituted for the Masters Degree on a year?for?year basis.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off (PTO Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development
Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is [$111,618 $167,429] per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, wed love to meet you.
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Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University Hospital by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Director of Quality roles.
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