University of California - Irvine Health
Chief Quality Officer, VP - Quality & Patient Safety
University of California - Irvine Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Chief Quality Officer, VP - Quality & Patient Safety
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit
www.ucihealth.org .
Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary:The Chief Quality Officer, Vice President in partnership with the leader of Patient Safety and Quality is responsible for the overall strategy, leadership and operational management of the inpatient and ambulatory quality, safety programs of UCI Health. Evaluates the quality of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. Has accountability for understanding, coordinating and measuring performance of internal and external quality and safety requirements. Oversees the development and implementation of a strategic vision for healthcare quality, ensuring adherence to rigorous regulatory standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Establishes data-driven quality initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring compliance with healthcare regulations and championing patient advocacy.
What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:Skills, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of job dutiesSeven to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in healthcare including at least five years of leadership experience in an academic medical settingMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMD degree with significant practice experience in a board-certified specialtyExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated leadership track record that shows an ability to gain credibility, influence and achieve with and without direct authority, and to work collaboratively with clinical chairs, the medical staff and the executive teamComprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of healthcare delivery including strategy, business planning, operations and financial managementAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to innovate, encourage creative thinking and imaginative solutions to issues or problemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to analyze and solve problems by taking into account various points of viewAbility to address both broad and strategic issues and the management of day-to-day operationsAbility to act as an effective agent for change, recognizing the need for change, adapting and inspiring others to adaptConditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
Conditions of Employment .Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit
www.ucihealth.org .
Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary:The Chief Quality Officer, Vice President in partnership with the leader of Patient Safety and Quality is responsible for the overall strategy, leadership and operational management of the inpatient and ambulatory quality, safety programs of UCI Health. Evaluates the quality of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. Has accountability for understanding, coordinating and measuring performance of internal and external quality and safety requirements. Oversees the development and implementation of a strategic vision for healthcare quality, ensuring adherence to rigorous regulatory standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Establishes data-driven quality initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring compliance with healthcare regulations and championing patient advocacy.
What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:Skills, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of job dutiesSeven to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in healthcare including at least five years of leadership experience in an academic medical settingMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMD degree with significant practice experience in a board-certified specialtyExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated leadership track record that shows an ability to gain credibility, influence and achieve with and without direct authority, and to work collaboratively with clinical chairs, the medical staff and the executive teamComprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of healthcare delivery including strategy, business planning, operations and financial managementAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to innovate, encourage creative thinking and imaginative solutions to issues or problemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to analyze and solve problems by taking into account various points of viewAbility to address both broad and strategic issues and the management of day-to-day operationsAbility to act as an effective agent for change, recognizing the need for change, adapting and inspiring others to adaptConditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
Conditions of Employment .Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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