Overview
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to oversee the design and administration of key hospital initiatives in Quality, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Clinical Value, and Performance Improvement. This role plays a critical part in advancing the organization’s quality objectives and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead efforts within the operations leadership team to accelerate measurable and continuous progress toward quality goals
Drive operational improvements and efficiencies through clinical assessment, process redesign, and value-added initiatives
Collaborate with Medical Directors, Chief Physician Executive (CPE), and other senior leaders to develop and evaluate clinical quality management programs
Manage departmental activities including planning, budgeting, staffing, and overall coordination of work efforts
Provide leadership and oversight for regulatory compliance, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects
Analyze and report clinical data and outcomes to ensure alignment with hospital and regulatory standards
Support project planning and implementation of Valley Children’s Healthcare’s Performance Improvement (PI) model
Facilitate surveillance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external agencies/vendors
Build strong teams and foster business relationships across the organization
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on quality programs and influence strategic improvement efforts
Qualifications
Proven experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or performance improvement leadership
Strong understanding of regulatory standards and clinical data reporting
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
Ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects across departments
Position Details
Status: Full Time, Exempt
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs)
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8
Pay Range: 93.24 - 129.42
Location: Madera, CA 93636 USA
About Us
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358‑bed stand‑alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family‑centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum five (5) years related experience with progressive leadership responsibility required
Advanced analysis and modeling skills and the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from data
Knowledge of database management software and hospital financial and clinical systems
Prefer advanced experience
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
College degree - 4 year required in related field
Masters Degree in related field preferred
Must hold one of the following:
California licensed Registered Nurse
California licensed Registered Pharmacist
California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
California licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Certification in Six Sigma (CSSBB) is preferred
Degree in Risk Management (ARM) is preferred
Certificate in Healthcare Safety is preferred
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.