Vice President of Quality and Safety
About the job
- Current professional licensure as applicable (RN, MD, or other healthcare license preferred).
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience within a healthcare setting.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, patient safety, or risk management.
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.
- A proven track record of leading successful quality improvement initiatives.
- Certification in quality management (CPHQ, CQM, or equivalent) is required.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and accreditation processes is required.
- Understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospice and Palliative Care.
- Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and tools.
- A master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field is required.
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive quality management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs across all hospital operations.
- Ensure the organization maintains high standards of care while meeting accreditation requirements and regulatory standards specific to palliative and hospice care.
- Experience in palliative care, hospice care, or end-of-life care settings is strongly preferred.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification is strongly preferred.
- A doctorate degree is preferred.
About the company
Calvary Hospital provides palliative and hospice care for terminally ill adults, including those with advanced cancer, with inpatient facilities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens and Home Care and Hospice Services across the greater New York area. Care comes from multidisciplinary teams that offer round-the-clock symptom relief, comfort, and emotional and spiritual support in hospitals and extend that care into patients’ homes through Home Care and Hospice services. Founded in 1899, the hospital is described as an international model for palliative and end-of-life care, guided by the values of compassion, non-abandonment, dignity, and love, with a broad geographic footprint and integrated inpatient and community services. The goal is to improve quality of life for patients and to support families, aiming to be a leading international model for end-of-life care.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1899
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On May 2026, Calvary opened a new family care center, signaling continued investment.
- The 2025 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation granted $5 million for nursing excellence.
- John Haley’s fundraising leadership strengthens philanthropic capacity as Calvary expands programs.
What critics are saying
- Calvary’s dependence on philanthropy remains exposed despite the 2025 Mother Cabrini grant.
- Older Bronx facilities still demand capital, even after the May 2026 family center renovation.
- Any decline in palliative referrals or reimbursement would directly hit census and donations.
What makes Calvary Hospital unique
- Calvary Hospital is New York’s only fully accredited adult palliative-care specialty hospital.
- Founded in 1899, it serves more than 6,000 patients annually across five boroughs.
- Its Morris Park campus offers end-of-life care with family-centered spaces and grief programs.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits