Vice President of Quality and Safety

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check
• Free On-Site Parking

The Vice President of Quality and Safety is a senior executive leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive quality management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs across all hospital operations. This role ensures the organization maintains the highest standards of care while meeting all accreditation requirements and regulatory standards specific to palliative and hospice care. The position reports directly to the President and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Qualifications: 

• Current professional licensure as applicable (RN, MD, or other healthcare license preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience within the healthcare setting
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, patient safety, or risk management
• Experience in palliative care, hospice care, or end-of-life care settings strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and regulatory compliance
• Proven track record of leading successful quality improvement initiatives
• Certification in quality management (CPHQ, CQM, or equivalent) required
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and accreditation processes required
• Understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospice and Palliative Care
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and tools

Education: 

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field required
• Doctorate degree preferred

Salary Range:

$250,000 - $280,000 annually

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.