Vice President, Quality Advocacy, Research and Innovation

Company: Healthcare Association of New York State
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Vice President, Quality Advocacy, Research and Innovation-- EOE Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, HANYS actively seeks candidates who are female, minority, disabled and/or veterans and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race; color; creed; religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; transgender status; age; national origin; marital status; citizenship; physical and mental disability; criminal record; genetic information; predisposition or carrier status; status with respect to receiving public assistance; domestic violence victim status; a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran; or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

HANYS will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Position Vice President, Quality Advocacy, Research and Innovation Division Healthcare Association of New York State Description Overview:The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is seeking a Vice President, Quality Advocacy, Research & Innovation; Post-Acute/Continuing Care. This position is headquartered in Rensselaer, New York (upstate NY's Capital Region). HANYS is a statewide, membership association representing hospitals and healthcare systems since 1925. Reporting to the Chief Operating and Innovations Officer, this full-time position provides strategic direction, planning, coordination, and oversight for development and execution of the association-wide quality and patient safety-related advocacy agenda and supporting initiatives designed to assist HANYS members to meet internal and external quality and safety expectations.Key Responsibilities:

• Policy formulation and response.
• Identification of quality and safety improvement advances and innovations.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and revenue generation.
• Development and management of fee-based coaching/consulting on quality improvement.
• Development and oversight of large scale and statewide quality improvement initiatives (many of which are funded through significant grants or contracts).
• Collaboration with other state and national organizations and with member organizations, particularly through work with clinical and operational executives and members of HANYS Statewide Steering Committee on Quality Initiatives
• Maximizes staff skills and professional contributions to HANYS; select, direct, manage and evaluate performance of staff and resources; facilitate professional development of staff and all consultants contracted through the Division.We offer the opportunity to work for a Capital Region Top Employer* with competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k) Plan.Equal Opportunity Employer - race, sex, veteran or disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation*As designated by the Times Union's Top Workplaces program and employee survey since 2012 Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree is required (Master's degree preferred) with at least ten years progressive leadership experience in the health care industry, which should include experience leading large scale clinical quality improvement initiatives, managerial capabilities, and quantitative/qualitative analysis skills. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.
  • Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, or other clinical certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining highly visible and effective interactions with internal and external groups, with the ability to positively lead and influence decision-making.
  • Strong leadership and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • A high degree of knowledge regarding health policy, key health care issues and quality and safety improvement methods as it impacts HANYS member organizations.
  • Experience with Lean methodology and implementation a plus.
  • Ability to successfully develop, oversee, and coordinate, several multi-faceted projects simultaneously.
  • Proficient with computers and computer software such as the Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with statistics.
  • Significant travel is required. About the Organization HANYS is the only statewide hospital and continuing care association in New York. We are located near Albany and represent 500 not-for-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare organizations. Our members are not only the largest providers of inpatient and outpatient care, and essential providers of primary care, they are among the largest employers in many communities.
    
    We harness the power of a unified statewide membership and collaborate with regional, state, and national associations. HANYS advocates before Congress, the Governor's office, the State Legislature, and state and federal agencies. We also provide education, data analytics, quality improvement initiatives, and operational assistance to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare reform, and achieve the 'Triple Aim' of better care, better health, and lower costs. This position is currently accepting applications. Manager, Communications, Health Outreach and Research in Hauppauge, NY
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