Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Quality and Patient Safety leadership team in the role of Quality Manager.

Responsible for managing and supporting employees in identifying, monitoring, evaluating, educating, and improving processes affecting the care of patients as evidenced by measurable and sustained outcomes. Provides day-to-day operational leadership in the functional areas of quality improvement consulting and patient safety. Manages the development and implementation of quality initiatives. Owns and oversees end to end strategies to ensure the highest rating through appropriate measurement bodies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), Anthem, ISDH and other 3rd party payors. Monitors progress and demonstrates improvements toward established goals, which may include maximizing revenues through quality scores. Serves as a resource for quality data and performance improvement, High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, error prevention, and patient safety culture for the hospital leadership team.

This is a hybrid role with one remote day per week Monday-Friday day shift supporting Bloomington, Bedford, and Paoli Hospitals. Candidates must have previous quality experience.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Quality and Safety Director

Direct Reports: 8

Key Relationships: Clinical Leaders Across the South Region

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification preferred.
• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in Quality Improvement or equivalent experience including those deemed to be qualified through an internal succession planning process is required.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.