Director (RN) Quality
About The Position
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. The Director of Quality who excels in this role 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. This position reports directly to the CMO. 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 an 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.
Requirements
- A current state RN license
- An 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
