This position is incentive eligible.
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) VP of Quality and Patient Safety today with Methodist Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The VP of Quality & Patient Safety is responsible for the design, planning, leadership, implementation, and evaluation of the MHS Quality Program in concert with the hospital(s) Mission, Vision and Values, Code of Conduct and Strategic Plan.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Develops, implements, analyzes and evaluates programs related to organizational/nursing quality and risk management, medical staff performance measurement and improvement, and infection control.
2. Plans the use, development and acquisition of databases and other information systems related to the collection, analysis and reporting of organizational and medical staff quality/risk/infection control data.
3. Manages personnel to include interviewing, work allocation, orientation and training, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance, making recommendations for personnel actions, and motivating employees to achieve peak performance.
4. Collaborates with senior nursing leadership, Administration, and other MHS departments to improve the quality of patient care provided and enhance the Methodist Healthcare image and reputation within the community and region.
5. Keeps abreast of national quality initiatives, trends and requirements. Oversees and facilitates initiatives related to Public Reporting measures; action planning for success.
6. Communicates, collaborates and negotiates with employees at all levels throughout the organization, health care consumers, federal and state officials, accrediting bodies and other business contacts.
What qualifications you will need:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare discipline.
- 7 years clinical and managerial experience in a healthcare setting at least three of which are related to quality.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills required.
- TQM training and experience is preferred.
- Experience in utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, clinical systems and databases.
Minimum License and Certificates Required:
- Current Texas State licensure in a clinical profession; registered nurse preferred.
Benefits
Methodist Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our VP of Quality and Patient Safety opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
