Director of Quality & Performance

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Nursing, PT, RT, etc.) with at least seven (7) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in quality metrics, performance data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative abilities to collaborate effectively across disciplines and levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change through collaboration, professionalism, and a results-oriented approach.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality improvement programs to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify trends and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., JCAHO, CMS).
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and report performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Oversee regulatory and accreditation processes, ensuring UAMS meets institutional priorities and strategic goals.
• Manage external benchmarking programs (e.g., Vizient, CMS, NDNQI, NHSN, US News & World Report, Leapfrog) and maintain clinical registries, ensuring accurate data submission and optimized reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and Informatics to design information systems that support quality initiatives and automate data collection processes.
• Work closely with the CQO Office, Nursing, and Service Lines to provide oversight, identify gaps, and address strategic improvement objectives.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.