AVP Pediatric Quality

Strategic Leadership For Quality And Patient Safety

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides strategic leadership and oversight for quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives across Ochsner Children's sites of care, including pediatric acute care, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, and pediatric ambulatory clinics. Collaborates closely with senior leadership, medical staff, and operational leaders to implement effective quality and safety practices that improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and family-centered care. Responsible for maintaining contemporary and emerging knowledge of evidence-based, best practices for children's quality and patient safety, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and leading initiatives aligned with national pediatric quality collaboratives and benchmarking standards.

Education

Required Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, quality, or related healthcare field.

Work Experience

Required Minimum of 7 years healthcare experience in quality, safety, or performance improvement, including pediatric experience and 5 years in leadership.

Preferred knowledge of and involvement with national pediatric quality collaboratives, such as Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) and Children's Hospital Association databases like Inpatient Essentials and / or Pediatric Health Information System.

Certifications

Required Professional certification in one or more : Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), or Certified Professional in Human Factors in Healthcare (CPHFH). (Or obtained within 1 year)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA).
• Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards in pediatric healthcare.
• Proven ability to effectively analyze data, identify trends, and implement solutions to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated history of strong physician collaboration and ability to drive system change.

Job Duties

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description may be amended or updated at any time at the company's discretion.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.