Director (RN) Quality

Lifepoint HealthLas Cruces, NM
Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Director of Quality directs quality initiatives for the organization. Primary oversight of the facility-wide Patient Safety Program. Leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvement. You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Requirements

  • Current state RN license
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
  • At least 7 years’ experience in Nursing
  • At least 3 years as a Director/Manager
  • Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 1 year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

  • MSN preferred
  • Previous RN Director level experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Directs, controls, and evaluates the activities, functions, and management of personnel within the Quality/Performance Improvement, as well as effectively managing and meeting fiscal goals defined for these departments.
  • Serves as the Patient Safety Officer and Ethics.
  • Achieves operational management among leadership and clinical employees to continually improve patient care outcomes.
  • Provides operational leadership to direct reports in Quality, Regulatory, Trauma, Stroke, Bone & Joint etc.
  • Implements the vision and strategies of the Senior Leadership team as a dynamic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and continually advance clinical practice and patient experiences.
  • Oversight and continued implementation of the facility's compliance with requirements of federal health care programs.
  • Fosters and environment where colleagues know they can raise concerns or report suspected code violations.
  • Coordinates CMS/TJC Core Measures activities.
  • Plans, organizes, and implements Regulatory and Accreditation programs, such as Leapfrog.
  • Serves as liaison between the hospital and accreditation/regulatory agencies, both on a Federal and State level.
  • Coordinates responses to all regulatory agencies.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
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