CH seeks a Director of Clinical Quality to provide strategic and operational leadership for the health system's clinical quality programs. This role drives performance improvement across key quality domains, supports accreditation and regulatory compliance, and partners with medical staff and organizational leadership to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The Director works closely with the VP of Quality and serves as a peer leader alongside the Director of Risk & Patient Safety, together forming an integrated quality and safety leadership team.
Responsibilities- Lead clinical quality programs and performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals and national benchmarks (CMS, Leapfrog, Vizient, Joint Commission).
- Oversee quality outcomes, including patient safety, infection prevention, sepsis performance, mortality, and other key quality metrics.
- Analyze and communicate quality data to drive measurable improvement across clinical and operational areas.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements and lead survey readiness activities.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and frontline teams to strengthen quality and patient safety outcomes.
- Support CMS reporting programs, electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), and quality data integrity efforts.
- Develop and mentor quality team members while fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS); Bachelor’s degree in nursing or clinical related field
Preferred: Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS); Master’s degree
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) License; CPHQ certification
Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean Green or Black Belt certification
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Intermediate proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of specific improvement methodologies including root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, rapid cycle improvement, LEAN
Preferred: Knowledge of Six Sigma/DMAIC
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 2 years of patient care experience, 3 years quality management experience, and 5 years of Performance Improvement experience
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or clinical related field
- California Registered Nurse (RN) License
- CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality)
- Intermediate proficiency in computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of improvement methodologies including root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), rapid cycle improvement, LEAN
- Minimum experience: 2 years patient care, 3 years quality management, 5 years performance improvement
- Master's degree (MA/MS)
- Six Sigma or Lean Green/Black Belt certification
- Knowledge of Six Sigma/DMAIC
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cottage Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cottage Health.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
Cottage Health Insights
What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
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