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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) VP of Quality? At West Hills Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

West Hills Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated VP of Quality like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a VP of Quality at West Hills Hospital. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating West Hills Hospital quality and risk initiatives Medical Staff Services, and Patient Safety, in order to support West Hills Hospital strategic plan and goals, and meet HCA quality objectives and standards. In this regard, you will have responsibility for facilitating and coordinating activities in: 1) clinical excellence and patient safety; 2) process improvement and outcomes management; and 3) regulatory readiness. You will coordinate and work closely with the HCA Clinical Services Group, the West Hills Hospital Chief Medical Officer, the West Hills Hospital VP of Performance Improvement, and the Director of Case Management. Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, licensure and other standards, rules and regulations.

What qualifications you will need:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration Clinical licensure, preferably RN
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred, such as MHA, MBA, or MSN.
• Certification as a quality professional (CPHQ) preferred.
• At least 5-8 years of clinical and quality improvement experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience in coordinating activities across a range of entities.
• Experience with, and knowledge of, hospital regulatory standards and related activities.
• Previous experience within a multi facility environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership, creativity, and excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to tailor the message to individuals and audiences across the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management, clinical and IT&S staff.
• Demonstrated track record as a valued member of the team.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to facilitate group and team process improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service acute care facility located in West Hills, CA, in the Western San Fernando Valley. The 260-bed facility recently completed an $80-million expansion that includes a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Outpatient Services Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and The Grossman Burn Center. West Hills Hospital & Medical Center offers compassionate and responsive care for the improvement of human life. Serving the West Valley for more than 50 years, we offer numerous services, including orthopedic surgery, gastrointestinal and critical care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our VP of Quality opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.