University Hospital
Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
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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 region’s 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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field required. A Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s 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 Master’s 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 nation’s 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.
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Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
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University Hospital Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Assistant Director Quality & Performance Improvement
role at
University Hospital About The Role
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
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 region’s 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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field required. A Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s 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 Master’s 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 nation’s 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, we’d love to meet you.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionQuality Assurance IndustriesHospitals 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. Fairfield, NJ $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago Bernards, NJ $155,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Quality – Lead the Charge in Quality Excellence! Warren, NJ $155,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago Senior Director of Quality Performance Improvement New York, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Director of Quality Performance Improvement New York, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Contract Manufacturing & CommercializationAssociate Director, External Manufacturing Operations - Medical Devices New Brunswick, NJ $120,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Director for Health Home Quality Improvement Brooklyn, NY $160,000.00-$182,500.00 1 day ago Director of System Clinical Quality Performance - West Orange, NJ West Orange, NJ $133,924.00-$189,167.00 1 week ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$180,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $230,000.00-$276,000.00 1 week ago Somerset, NJ $187,989.00-$246,735.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $110,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Operations Planning -Health Systems Operations -Full-Time- Days (Hybrid) New York, NY $104,995.00-$153,000.00 4 hours ago Director of Project Management – Skincare Contract Manufacturing Totowa, NJ $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago Brooklyn, NY $114,765.35-$191,275.77 2 weeks ago Perth Amboy, NJ $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago Associate Dir, Health Systems & Process Improvement-Health System Operations-Full-Time-Days -Hybrid New York, NY $104,995.00-$153,000.00 1 month ago Brooklyn, NY $95,637.61-$114,272.00 5 days ago Medical Director, Bureau of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement Florham Park, NJ $152,435.00-$201,979.50 2 weeks ago New York, NY $155,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Operations Planning -Health Systems Operations -Full-Time- Days (Hybrid) New York, NY $104,995.00-$153,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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