CVO, Med Dir CHN
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- Physician
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- Jun 10, 2022 Post Date
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- 210272HZ Requisition #
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Position Summary
The Chief Value Officer ("CVO") is responsible for the strategic direction and accomplishment of Children's Minnesota goals across the six domains of quality as defined by the Institute of Medicine with particular accountability for the following: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, Health Equity, and Patient Experience. In a dyad partnership with the VP of Value, the CVO leads Children's Minnesota's Value & Clinical Excellence ("VCE") Department of centralized resources supporting continuous clinical and operational improvement across the organization. Responsibilities include informing and supporting the Quality Committee of the Governance Board.
The CVO is accountable for the coordination and implementation of Children's Minnesota overall quality infrastructure aligning with the organization's strategic goals and vision. This role will provide direction and leadership for clinical outcomes and quality performance on a system-level through a model of centralized expertise and local partnership within a continuous improvement culture. The CVO leads, directs, and develops a direct report team and creates a positive and engaging work environment that fosters respect, inclusivity and teamwork. This role requires a commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization in service to patients/families of our community.
In this role, the CVO will leverage involvement in national networks to develop and advance internal capabilities. The VCE department governs the organization's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) sponsorship, supports accreditation responsibilities, and fosters adherence to state and national quality assurance regulations.
The CVO reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer and matrix structure to Chief Operating Officer. While this role will office out of the Minneapolis hospital campus for proximity to clinical teams, regular travel to St Paul hospital campus and Children's Business Campus is expected. Hybrid remote work can be accommodated. Continued clinical practice is encouraged but not required.
License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
*Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty
*Ability to obtain and hold a State of Minnesota Medical License
*Ability to hold professional staff privileges and credentialing at Children's Minnesota
Education:
*Medical Degree (MD) required
*Training or equivalent experience in quality improvement science and change management
Experience:
*10+years in relevant field (clinical practice, healthcare leadership, quality improvement)
*Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse, multidisciplinary team
*Demonstrated application of performance/quality improvement methodology and tools
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Strategic-level assessment capabilities of opportunities and challenges to deliver value in healthcare
*Ability to recognize and quickly adapt to shifting priorities within a large healthcare system
*Fosters, in self and in colleagues, ownership, purpose and commitment to the work
*Ability to balance competing/conflicting agendas with integrity
*Effectively communicate information, goals, and priorities to broad range of stakeholders
*Ability to develop and support individuals and teams through timely, constructive feedback
*Ability to effectively collaborate and influence other leaders toward common goals
*Understanding of how health inequities contribute to poor outcomes, costly care, and disparities
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
*Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty
*Ability to obtain and hold a State of Minnesota Medical License
*Ability to hold professional staff privileges and credentialing at Children's Minnesota
Education:
*Medical Degree (MD) required
*Training or equivalent experience in quality improvement science and change management
Experience:
*10+years in relevant field (clinical practice, healthcare leadership, quality improvement)
*Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse, multidisciplinary team
*Demonstrated application of performance/quality improvement methodology and tools
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Strategic-level assessment capabilities of opportunities and challenges to deliver value in healthcare
*Ability to recognize and quickly adapt to shifting priorities within a large healthcare system
*Fosters, in self and in colleagues, ownership, purpose and commitment to the work
*Ability to balance competing/conflicting agendas with integrity
*Effectively communicate information, goals, and priorities to broad range of stakeholders
*Ability to develop and support individuals and teams through timely, constructive feedback
*Ability to effectively collaborate and influence other leaders toward common goals
*Understanding of how health inequities contribute to poor outcomes, costly care, and disparities
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.