About this role
Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Department: Total Quality Management Schedule: Days | Full - Time Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities, workflows, and continuous readiness initiatives for quality, risk, and patient safety programs, specifically ensuring ongoing compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
• Partner with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to identify and resolve clinical problems, optimize cost containment, implement new services, and establish robust performance measures.
• Analyze complex data from varied sources to develop detailed quality and financial reports tailored for specific clinical groups and organizational service lines.
• Support targeted quality and risk reduction initiatives to enforce strict compliance with institutional and national patient safety standards.
What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Quality Professional credentialed from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) preferred. • Risk Management preferred. Education:
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. What additional preferences we're seeking
• Registered Nurse licensure Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.