At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleAccreditation Program Manager - South SubmarketLocationAkronFacilityAkron General Medical CenterDepartmentCRP Quality Assessment-Clinical and Operational ImprovementJob CodeT30059ShiftDaysSchedule7:00am-3:00pmJob SummaryJob Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Accreditation Program Manager, you will coordinate the hospital accreditation activities, ensure continuous readiness for surveys and work alongside senior leadership to facilitate a culture of continuous patient readiness. A caregiver in this position works between 7:00am and 5:00pm with a need for flexibility based on needs. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Develop, manage and maintain programs designed to ensure Cleveland Clinic compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Act as the primary resource for caregivers to facilitate overall operations of programs. Act as a consultant to departments/institutes for all aspects of TJC and other regulatory agencies. Educate and disseminate accurate information to clinical and nonclinical departments pertaining to certifications and standard interpretations. Participate in the preparation and support of onsite survey activities. Collaborate with all departments within the Quality and Patient Safety Institute to ensure safe high-quality care. Develop and manage varied projects. Participate in committees and meetings. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, engineering or a related field and five years of experience with quality management, risk management/patient safety and performance improvement programs or related healthcare experience OR Associate's Degree and seven years of experience OR Master's Degree and four years of exprience Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP) or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) Certifications within two years of hire Demonstrated knowledge in principles of risk management, quality and performance improvement methods Working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master's Degree Nursing experiencePrior radiologist, lab or dietician experience
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
403(b) Savings & Investment Plan
Investment Pension Plan (IPP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Discounts
Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance and DisabilityPhysical Requirements:Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds.Requires extended periods of standing, walking and sitting.Normal or corrected vision and hearing.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities