Quality/Performance Improvement Permanent Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Senior Vice President, Quality and SafetyCatholic HealthBuffalo, NYThe OpportunityCatholic Health, an integrated health system in Buffalo, New York, announces an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished nurse leader to serve as its Senior Vice President, Quality and Safety.Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, the SVP Quality and Safety is responsible for the overall management of an experienced broad-based team charged with monitoring, reporting, educating and inspiring devotion to excelling in internal and external quality metrics for the entire enterprise with the goal of attaining and sustaining top decile performance. The SVP serves as the system liaison and senior executive for all Quality and Patient Safety collaborative initiatives with the acute care hospitals, service lines, continuing care division and homecare ministries to promote integration and alignment in an effort to improve the quality and safety outcomes across the continuum, thereby improving the patient’s overall experience.   The SVP will provide leadership and guidance for the executive leaders’ education and development and lead the efforts for quality improvement education, training and coaching of all Catholic Health staff. The SVP will be responsible for establishing a strategic framework for achieving the institution’s goals with relation to medical care quality, education quality, research quality and patient safety. Additionally, the SVP will play a critical role in system and Catholic Medical Partners initiatives regarding population health management, quality improvement, clinical practice standardization. The SVP will also foster a culture of safety, champion high reliability and the magnet journey in addition to other cross functional activities.The Ideal Candidate:

• A master’s degree with clinical major required.
• Current registration with the New York State Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse or ability to quickly obtain will be required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality and safety management experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in an academic medical center and/or progressive health system of significant size and complexity preferred.
• Experience establishing and monitoring appropriate process and outcome measures for key initiatives using a systems perspective; evaluating the processes by which clinical care and patient services are delivered.
• Experience working with informatics, metrics, and performance improvement.
• Demonstrated change management skills in a complex environment.
• An inspirational leader that motivated colleagues and staff throughout the organization by clearly articulating a compelling vision for the future, making courageous decisions, following through with commitments, and demonstrating an unrelenting passion for CH mission and performance.
• Experience with tracking, reporting, and improving key quality and safety metrics.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

The OrganizationCatholic Health (“the System”), based in Buffalo, New York, is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated health care systems. The System serves a population of approximately 1.5M people in Erie County, New York, and neighboring counties. With more than 9,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, and net patient service revenue of more than $1.1B, this dynamic health care system provides a comprehensive network of high quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services. These programs and services are provided across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care. The Location  Buffalo, New York is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more than one million people living in its metropolitan area. Coined the nickname “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is notorious for its friendly residents and welcoming sense of community. With its growing population and diverse culture, it is understandable how Buffalo has become such a desirable location for young professionals and families.Considered to be one of the best places to live in New York, many people are moving to Buffalo for its affordability, education opportunities, and employment options. Providing its residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living, Buffalo knows how to blend big-city perks with all the conveniences of suburban life.Compensation Range: The base salary range for this position is $275,000 to $300,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to: Rachael Burns, Vice President Ellen Lockhart, MD, Principal Heather Van Hecke, Consultant Physician and Leadership Solutions – Executive Search AMN Healthcare  Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-HV3#HEC 

Help to elevate healthcare excellence as the new Administrator, Quality and Performance Improvement, at UVA Health System, located in picturesque Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Position

• The Administrator of Quality & Performance Improvement will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives across the organization. This leader will play a critical role in advancing clinical outcomes, strengthening accreditation readiness, and building a culture of continuous improvement within a stable, collaborative healthcare environment.
• This leader will oversee a team of approximately 23 FTEs, including 5 direct reports, and will focus on developing team capabilities, enhancing benchmarking efforts, and bringing structure to performance improvement initiatives. 
• The Administrator will lead efforts around patient safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement, with a focus on improving key metrics such as readmissions and hospital-acquired infections (including CLABSI, CAUTI, and surgical site infections). They will evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance outcomes across targeted service lines.
• A key priority for this role will be accreditation preparedness, including readiness rounding, policy and document management alignment, and ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission standards. The Administrator will strengthen internal processes to support a successful upcoming survey while building sustainable systems for ongoing compliance.
• The Administrator will introduce and advance Lean-based performance improvement methodologies, helping the organization shift from a traditionally conservative approach toward a more proactive, data-driven, and outcomes-focused culture. They will leverage benchmarking and best practices—ideally with experience tied to specific patient populations or service lines—to drive measurable improvements.
• This role requires a highly collaborative and relationship-driven leader who can effectively partner with physicians, executives, and clinical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization will be essential in driving engagement, accountability, and sustained improvement.
• The ideal candidate brings experience within an academic medical center or similarly complex environment, along with deep knowledge of accreditation standards, quality metrics, and patient safety initiatives. They will be a visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategic vision with operational execution during a time of organizational transition and opportunity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field is required. 

The Organization

• The University of Virginia Health System is an academic health care center associated with the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
• The health system provides inpatient and outpatient care, patient education and conducts medical research.
• University of Virginia (UVA) Health System includes a medical center, level I trauma center nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
• UVA aspires to create a culture of trust, respect and engagement through their values: accountability, stewardship, professionalism, integrity, respect and excellence.

The Community 

• Located two hours from Washington, D. C. and one hour from Richmond, Virginia, Charlottesville is a historically rich city situated between several expansive national parks.
• Charlottesville was the home of two former Presidents – Jefferson and Monroe – and houses Monticello, Jefferson’s mountain-top home, attracting half a million tourists annually.
• Although the city is always changing, a tradition of hospitality continues, the people are as welcoming as they were 50 years ago.
• A destination full of scenic beauty, top culinary options and unique innovation, Charlottesville has been named everything from “Best Place To Live In America” to “The Best Running Town In The USA.”

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Jill EttoriExecutive Search Directorjill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com781-591-3720#BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-JE1

Join Salina Regional Health Center, a community-focused organization, as their new Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Experience! The Position

• The Director of Clinical Quality & Patient Experience is a newly created role responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing clinical quality initiatives and enhancing patient experience across the organization, ensuring care that is safe, high-quality, and centered on patients.
• This leader will partner closely with medical staff including physicians, nursing, data/reporting, and operational teams to translate data into actionable strategies that improve outcomes, reduce variation, and elevate the overall care experience. 
• This Director will serve as the clinical quality leader for the organization, driving the interpretation and application of key quality metrics. They will identify performance trends and outliers, prioritize improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that align with regulatory, accreditation, and payer expectations.
• This role leads patient and family experience strategies across all care settings. As the organization’s champion, this leader promotes service excellence, empathy, and accountability, and partners with external vendors to improve survey strategies, reporting, and performance.
• The Director also leads clinical quality, patient safety, and experience initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and accountability for results. This role supports change, addresses challenges, and fosters collaboration across departments.
• Additionally, this individual will oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial performance expectations. They will develop and implement policies and procedures that support compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• This position requires a highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who can effectively influence across all levels of the organization. Strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex situations will be essential in driving both cultural and operational transformation.
• The ideal candidate is a data-driven, relationship-focused healthcare leader with experience in clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience. They will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a passion for improving care delivery and creating exceptional patient experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field is required; master’s degree is strongly preferred. 
• Active clinical Kansas license (RN, PT, OT, or RT)
• A minimum of two years of progressive leadership experience in an acute healthcare setting with responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety, and/or patient experience, including hands-on performance improvement work and demonstrated measurable outcomes is required.

The Organization

• Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) is a financially strong 393-bed, non-profit, regional referral center providing comprehensive services through advanced technology. 
• SRHC has been recognized three times with the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety, named a Most Wired winner, and earned the international Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA in 2020.
• SRHC has implemented specialized trauma care to achieve its Level III Trauma Center status, as is equipped with a 26-bed Emergency Department and four trauma suites. 
• SRHC has been recognized for its commitment to quality care, community services, and state-of-the-art medical equipment with recent additions of a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and HALO Ablation Catheter.

The Community 

• Salina, Kansas, is a growing community of approximately 50,000 residents located in the heart of the country. It offers a below-average cost of living, with newly built homes and a growing number of new apartment developments.
• For those relocating from outside Kansas, the local Chamber of Commerce offers a relocation incentive—making the move even more appealing.
• The city features beautiful parks and recreation areas, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong educational opportunities, including three higher education institutions. As a regional hub for advanced medical care, Salina serves a 14-county area and supports approximately 200,000 patients each year.
• Salina also stands out as a culinary destination, with a diverse mix of dining options ranging from breweries and wineries to Italian, Mexican, and classic steakhouses.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:Amy SimonsonExecutive Recruiteramy.simonson@amnhealthcare.com913-708-8929#BESmith#BESrecruitment