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Job TitleProgram Manager Accreditation - Cancer Center

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentCancer Center Research-Cancer Institute

                      

Job CodeT30059

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 
The Accreditation Program Manager leads and coordinates all hospital accreditation activities, ensuring continuous survey readiness and compliance with regulatory standards. This role partners closely with senior leadership, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adept at managing multiple priorities, and experienced in accreditation standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. The role also requires analytical expertise, including the ability to analyze data, develop dashboards, and identify trends to support performance improvement. 

 
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—4:00pm.  

 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Develop, manage and maintain programs designed to ensure Cleveland Clinic compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Act as the primary resource for caregivers to facilitate overall operations of programs. 

Act as a consultant to departments/institutes for all aspects of TJC and other regulatory agencies. 

Educate and disseminate accurate information to clinical and nonclinical departments pertaining to certifications and standard interpretations. 

Participate in the preparation and support of onsite survey activities. 

Collaborate with all departments within the Quality and Patient Safety Institute to ensure safe high-quality care. 

Develop and manage varied projects.  

Participate in committees and meetings. 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, engineering or a related field 

5 years of experience with quality management, risk management/patient safety and performance improvement programs or related healthcare experience  

OR Associate’s Degree and 7 years of experience  

OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of experience 

Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP) or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) Certifications (within two years of hire) 

Demonstrated knowledge in principles of risk management, quality and performance improvement methods 

Working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards 

 
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Master’s Degree 

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds.

Requires extended periods of standing, walking and sitting.

Normal or corrected vision and hearing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities