Quality Program Coordination Lead | Emergency Response Team

Job Title

Quality Program Coordination Lead | Emergency Response Team

Department

Health System Shared Services | Quality and Operations

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Quality Program Coordination Lead establishes and monitors consistent commitment to standards to satisfy specific internal, regulatory or other requirements. Provide oversight for quality programs so that optimal quality of care and the highest level of patient outcomes can be achieved.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Quality Program Coordination Director, the Lead coordinates, designs and maintains quality programs and ensures compliance with regulatory and other requirements; directs and coordinates mechanisms to help identify and prioritize ongoing opportunities for improvement; collects, analyzes and reports meaningful quality metrics; recommends and facilitates strategies for improvement; monitors effectiveness of improvement strategies; validates sustained improvement over time and provides training and education on quality programs. The Lead may collaborate with clinical staff to review current practices in order to improve patient outcomes and enhance safety and may work with multidisciplinary teams to identify gaps in care and facilitate the clinical process improvement process to ensure clinical goals and outcomes are obtained.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience required.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience the ED or PCU/ICU setting, and/or knowledge of sepsis preferred.
• Inpatient quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Lead coordinates, designs and maintains quality programs and ensures compliance with regulatory and other requirements.
• Directs and coordinates mechanisms to help identify and prioritize ongoing opportunities for improvement.
• Collects, analyzes and reports meaningful quality metrics.
• Recommends and facilitates strategies for improvement.
• Monitors effectiveness of improvement strategies.
• Validates sustained improvement over time and provides training and education on quality programs.
• The Lead may collaborate with clinical staff to review current practices in order to improve patient outcomes and enhance safety and may work with multidisciplinary teams to identify gaps in care and facilitate the clinical process improvement process to ensure clinical goals and outcomes are obtained.

Benefits & Compensation

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Employment Details

• Location: Ackerman Rd, )
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Employer Culture

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.