Vice President of Quality and Safety
About The Position
For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family. The Vice President of Quality and Safety is a senior executive leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive quality management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs across all hospital operations. This role ensures the organization maintains the highest standards of care while meeting all accreditation requirements and regulatory standards specific to palliative and hospice care. The position reports directly to the President and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Requirements
- Current professional licensure as applicable (RN, MD, or other healthcare license preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience within the healthcare setting
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, patient safety, or risk management
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and regulatory compliance
- Proven track record of leading successful quality improvement initiatives
- Certification in quality management (CPHQ, CQM, or equivalent) required
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and accreditation processes required
- Understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospice and Palliative Care
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in palliative care, hospice care, or end-of-life care settings strongly preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification strongly preferred
- Doctorate degree preferred
- COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.
Benefits
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
- Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check
- Free On-Site Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
