| Why CHOC? At CHOC Children’s, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC Children’s can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC Children’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC Children’s can take you. Job Summary The Director of Clinical Quality is responsible for directing a comprehensive clinical quality program encompassing the continuum of health care at Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC). Measures and advances clinical quality performance of the medical staff and all associates of CHOC Children's Hospital. Oversees Surgical Quality Program. Provides leadership and coordination of the CHOC Care Guideline Program. Facilitates quality outcomes and processes for organizational transparency initiatives. Aligns CHOC Health with frameworks, best practices and insights of national and international quality organizations. Provides key insight and innovation into the evolution of the CHOC quality program of the future. Experience • Required: Minimum five (5) years of hospital-based experience in Quality Management and designing/implementing Performance Improvement initiatives in clinical and non-clinical areas. Three years of experience in acute care setting. • Preferred: 5+ years of acute care experience. 3+ years Pediatric Hospital experience Education • Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. • Preferred: MHA/ MBA or related advanced degree. Specialized Skills • Required: Knowledge of quality and process improvement principles and tools, statistics, data collection, analysis, and data presentation. Knowledge of care pathways, clinical guidelines. Ability to build and establish positive relationships with Physicians and healthcare staff. Ability to set performance goals and analyze results. Computer literacy and ability to learn new software programs and databases. Licensure • Required: Registered Nurse – CA (RN); Cert Prof Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC Children’s. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless.
We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond. | 
