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Program Manager Accreditation
Req#: 354200
Location:
Professional Area: Administrative and Business Professionals
Department: 5198 Office of Accreditation West-Clinical and Operational Improvement
Job Code: T30059
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
As Program Manager, Accreditation, you will coordinate hospital accreditation activities and ensure continuous survey readiness across Fairview Hospital, affiliated organizations, and off-site facilities. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement targeted interventions that promote a culture of continuous survey readiness and support ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. You will also provide support to other hospitals, particularly those within the West Submarket.
A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
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 those of The Joint Commission (TJC), the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Serve as a primary resource for staff to facilitate program operations and provide guidance on accreditation requirements.
- Consult with departments and institutes on all aspects of TJC and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Educate clinical and nonclinical departments and disseminate accurate information regarding certifications, accreditation standards, and regulatory interpretations.
- Participate in the preparation for and support of on-site survey activities, including responding to unannounced surveys.
- Collaborate with departments across the Quality and Patient Safety Institute to promote safe, high-quality patient care and continuous survey readiness.
- Develop, manage, and coordinate projects related to accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in committees and meetings to support accreditation initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Review accreditation findings and opportunities for improvement, develop plans of correction for submission to the appropriate accrediting organization, and monitor corrective actions to ensure sustained compliance.
- Interpret and apply accreditation standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify appropriate solutions for individual institutes and departments.
- Develop proficiency in applicable accreditation standards and remain flexible in supporting a variety of accreditation programs and regulatory requirements.
- Provide cross-coverage for other facilities as needed.
- Travel to local Fairview affiliate locations as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering or related field and five years of related experience with Quality Management, Risk Management/Patient Safety and Performance Improvement program or related healthcare experience
- OR Associate’s degree and seven years of experience.
- OR Master’s degree and four years of experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Master’s degree
- Healthcare background
- RN or clinical experience
- Joint commission experience
- Accreditation experience
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.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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