Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
In collaboration with other clinical leaders in the Regional Group, the
Associate VP Quality Management is responsible for the overall operations of the quality management
program throughout the Health System Region. Under the direction of the Vice President, Quality and
Safety and in collaboration with CHRISTUS Health & CHRISTUS Regional senior executive leadership,
facility leaders, physicians, and the Board of Directors, collaborates with other leaders to develop
the strategic direction and system-wide planning for the overall delivery of high-quality patient
care across the continuum of health care service specifically related to improving organizational
performance through high-reliability principles and practice. Cascades relevant system directives or
recommendations throughout assigned region to Quality team, and both regional and ministry executive
leadership teams as appropriate. Responsible for the design, implementation, tracking, and reporting
of clinical quality of care in alignment with the corporate strategies for performance improvement
throughout the Region. Possesses the skills to direct in redesign of clinical processes across the
continuum of care, i.e., have the creativity to design and orchestrate innovative clinical
transformation. Responsible for the design and implementation of the Quality Management Program and
outcome reporting for the full continuum, which includes integration of national standards as well
as national benchmarks, and include all elements of national quality initiatives, such as NHSN
(National Healthcare Safety Network), TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services) and other State and Federal quality standard-setting bodies.
CHRISTUS Spohn
Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute
care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services
in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level
II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in
emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department,
ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suitesA teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M
University System Health and Science Center College of MedicineAccredited Chest Pain
CenterAccredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of
Leaders.
Source: NAHQ Workforce Accelerator Competency Framework 2022: Eight Domains
Quality
Leadership and Integration-Advance the organization's commitment to health care quality through
collaboration, learning opportunities and communication. Lead the integration of quality into the
fabric of the organization through a coordinated infrastructure to achieve organizational
objectives. Domain Level: Advanced.Performance and Process Improvement-Use performance and process
improvement (PPI), project management and change management methods to support operational and
clinical quality initiatives, improved performance and achieve organizational goals. Domain
Level:ย Advanced.Population Health and Care Transitions-Evaluates and improve health care processes
and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations.
Domain Level: Proficient.Health Data and Analytics- Leverage the organizations analytic environment
to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives. Domain Level:
Advanced.Regulatory and Accreditation-Direct organization wide processes for evaluating, monitoring,
and improving compliance with internal and external requirements. Lead the organization's processes
to prepare for, participate in, and follow up on regulatory, accreditation and certification surveys
and activities. Domain Level: Advanced.Patients Safety-Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by
promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate,
or prevent harm. Domain Level: Advanced.Quality Review and Accountability-Direct activities that
support compliance with organization wide voluntary, mandatory, and contractual requirements for
data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement. Domain Level: Advanced.Professional
Engagement-Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically,
enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field. Domain Level: Advanced.
Job
Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing or other clinical degree
specialty - required.
Masterโs degree in nursing or other healthcare-related profession โ strongly
preferred.
Communicate effectively to different audiences.
Proficient in computer skills using
EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS Office, and Flowchart tools.
Knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and
PDSA methodology.
Knowledgeable on payment models for quality metric performance and national
benchmarks.
Experience
5 years of progressive administrative experience in a clinical setting in
a hospital or health system
5 years of experience in a strategic quality position oversight of
multiple healthcare systems
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
CPHQ (Certified
Professional in Healthcare Quality) required or within 1 year of hire.
Current license in a
relevant clinical discipline is required.
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
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- Location: 600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, Texas 78404
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.