Quality and Patient Safety Manager - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader to take on the pivotal role of Manager for Quality and Patient Safety at a renowned New York hospital and academic center. This is an exciting, high-visibility opportunity to drive hospital-wide performance. Join the Quality team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and bring new meaning to your career by directly impacting our patients' outcomes and helping to shape a culture of excellence. Quality and Patient Safety Manager - Weill Cornell As a key leader within our Quality team, you will: Drive hospital-wide initiatives that improve patient safety, quality of care, and operational efficiency. Mentor and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration and evidence-based practices. Partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in quality improvement methodologies, safety event management, and regulatory compliance. The QPS Manager will support clinical and operational teams to drive continuous improvement, facilitate change, and ensure alignment of all quality, patient safety, regulatory, and accreditation activities with the hospital’s goals, and meet external accreditation requirements for ongoing certification. This is a full-time day shift position located at the NYP/Weill Cornell campus, with occasional travel to any campuses within our enterprise as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, with a focus on quality and performance improvement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to present effectively to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Clinical licensure with hands-on practice or leadership experience in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex projects, with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of hospital systems, Joint Commission standards, CMS guidelines, and DOH regulations
• Expertise in patient safety protocols and quality improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Drive hospital-wide initiatives that improve patient safety, quality of care, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration and evidence-based practices.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Support clinical and operational teams to drive continuous improvement, facilitate change, and ensure alignment of all quality, patient safety, regulatory, and accreditation activities with the hospital’s goals, and meet external accreditation requirements for ongoing certification.

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
• competitive base pay
• recognition for your experience, education, and licensure
• amazing benefits
• countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• dynamic environment that embraces every person

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager