AVP, Quality Management & Performance Improvement

Northwell Health

About The Position

Oversees the development, integration, and implementation of the clinical aspects of the Quality Management & Performance Improvement function for the Urology Service Line. Directs quality management staff. Ensures all licensed, registered, and/or certified quality management personnel maintain current and active credentials.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
10-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, preferred.
Experience in Urology highly desirable.
Hospital experience or procedural background, preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the Quality Management & Performance Improvement function by developing leaders and driving programs and initiatives that support and impact the overall Northwell health system goals.
Develops and articulates a long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
Directs, plans, and organizes all clinical aspects of the quality management; recommends strategic goals and objectives; implements plans to meet goals and objectives; works to improve the efficient use of allocated resources.
Coordinates system wide quality management initiatives; prioritizes and coordinates operational activities; develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; oversees the development, management, and evaluation of indirect reports.
Develops and implements approved plans to further advance the objectives for quality management; assists in supporting Board of Trustee activity for Committee on Quality; supports quality management leaders meetings and Performance Improvement Coordination Groups (PICG’s) across the committee.
Attends department and committee meetings as necessary; prepares presentations of recommendations to the quality management Coordinating Group; prepares presentation of monthly reports committees.
Oversees quality management program, performance improvement initiatives, and regulatory activities for designated organization hospitals; provides onsite, as well as distance education and training with regard to standards and/or regulations that impact patient care.
Identifies and promotes the use of appropriate educational resources, activities, and tools; distributes information about healthcare statutes, regulations, and standards as they are published by the regulatory and/or accreditation agencies.
Collaborates with leaders in various organizations and departments to develop policies, procedures, guidelines or protocols that ensure the System will meet regulatory and accreditation requirements; attends hospital PICG meetings to evaluate organizational improvement.
Oversees the planning, development, and coordination of education components of the quality management department; coordinates quality management education and training program for the Center for Leaning and Innovation.
Develops quality management orientation program for all new hires of the organization; evaluates training needs and develops and provides educational programs as appropriate.
Performs related duties as required.