Program Manager Accreditation

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As Program Manager, Accreditation, you will coordinate hospital accreditation activities and ensure continuous survey readiness across Fairview Hospital, affiliated organizations, and off-site facilities. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement targeted interventions that promote a culture of continuous survey readiness and support ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. You will also provide support to other hospitals, particularly those within the West Submarket.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

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 those of The Joint Commission (TJC), the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Serve as a primary resource for staff to facilitate program operations and provide guidance on accreditation requirements.

• Consult with departments and institutes on all aspects of TJC and other regulatory agency requirements.

• Educate clinical and nonclinical departments and disseminate accurate information regarding certifications, accreditation standards, and regulatory interpretations.

• Participate in the preparation for and support of on-site survey activities, including responding to unannounced surveys.

• Collaborate with departments across the Quality and Patient Safety Institute to promote safe, high-quality patient care and continuous survey readiness.

• Develop, manage, and coordinate projects related to accreditation and regulatory compliance.

• Participate in committees and meetings to support accreditation initiatives and continuous improvement.

• Review accreditation findings and opportunities for improvement, develop plans of correction for submission to the appropriate accrediting organization, and monitor corrective actions to ensure sustained compliance.

• Interpret and apply accreditation standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify appropriate solutions for individual institutes and departments.

• Develop proficiency in applicable accreditation standards and remain flexible in supporting a variety of accreditation programs and regulatory requirements.

• Provide cross-coverage for other facilities as needed.

• Travel to local Fairview affiliate locations as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering or related field and five years of related experience with Quality Management, Risk Management/Patient Safety and Performance Improvement program or related healthcare experience

• OR Associate's degree and seven years of experience.

• OR Master's degree and four years of experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree

• Healthcare background

• RN or clinical experience

• Joint commission experience

• Accreditation experience

Physical 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.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities