VP of Quality, Patient Safety & Transformation

Who We Are

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 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 Team

Position Summary :

The Vice President, Quality, Patient Safety and Transformation is responsible for the overall strategy, leadership and operational management of the quality and safety programs of the UCI Health system. Will have a dyad relationship to the Vice President and Chief Quality Officer and report to the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President. Evaluates the quality of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. Has accountability for evaluating, coordinating and implementing performance of inpatient and outpatient quality and safety standards. 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 and high reliability. Establishes data-driven quality initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring compliance with healthcare regulations and championing patient advocacy.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications :

• Strong planning, financial and analytical skills to provide effective leadership for assigned areas
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in an inpatient quality / infection control
• Minimum 7 years of progressive quality improvement experience in a healthcare setting
• Minimum 10 years' experience of progressive management responsibility
• Master's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent negotiation skills and proven ability to influence others internal and external to the organization
• Evidence of sound critical thinking skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically
• Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ certification)
• Ability to successfully represent the UC Irvine Enterprise to the external community
• Ability to successfully cross departmental lines of management to organize, guide and direct the development, delivery and marketing of assigned programs and services
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to develop and implement programs and improve organizational performance

Preferred Qualifications :

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions 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 :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page : https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization