Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Indiana University Health · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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 Urgent Care Administration team in the role of Advisor-Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.
The Advisor, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety serves as a key system-level leader responsible for analyzing and advancing quality and safety across clinical and operational teams throughout the continuum of care, including but not limited to hospitals, regions, and the IU Health system. This individual leads collaborative efforts to develop, implement, and sustain evidence-based standards that align with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of quality and safety across the organization.
The Advisor serves as a catalyst and facilitator for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, driving systemic changes to enhance patient safety and care quality while providing training and guidance to leaders and team members. In addition, the Advisor acts as a mentor and resource by providing expert consultation to leaders, regions, hospitals, committees, and individuals to support the delivery of high-value care and outcomes.
This role partners closely with and fosters strong relationships among external partners, such as the Indiana Hospital Association, Vizient, and the Patient Safety Coalition, as well as IU Health leadership, providers, and team members. Through these partnerships, the Advisor helps design strategies, create organizational buy-in, and implement quality improvement initiatives across the system.
The Advisor also leads system-wide committees and performance improvement teams and facilitates quality meetings by providing expertise related to national quality programs, problem identification, analysis and resolution, and quality improvement processes and tools.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Executive Director-Retail Health Services
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 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Requires a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.
- Requires proficiency in MS Office.
- Requires demonstrated sustained success in quality improvement projects and change management.
- Clinical licensure is preferred.
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, 15 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.