Children's Surgical Verification Program Manager, Full Time, Days

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This position is responsible for establishing and coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to neonatal and pediatric surgical quality and performance improvement across the continuum of care. In collaboration with the Medical Director for Children's Surgery, the Chief of Surgery, and the Director of Quality & Patient Safety, the manager is expected to provide program development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation in accordance with national standards necessary for achieving and maintaining Level II Children's Surgery Verification status as granted by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Collaborates with physicians and hospital staff to ensure optimal patient care through the use of evidence-based practice, clinical best practice models, culture of safety, appropriate staffing and technologies and continuous process improvement measures. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality and ETCH core values. Leads the administrative, strategic and clinical direction of the Surgical & Trauma Quality and Safety Program through development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Children's Surgery & Trauma Verification Status. REPORTS TO: - M...