Quality Risk Nurse Director

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital • Alexandria, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintains ongoing status of quality assessment and performance improvement activities. Reviews and analyzes all systems. Integrates quality assessment and performance improvement activities with the risk management program to minimize the facility’s risk of financial loss due to claims or litigation. Serves as the Management Representative for the Quality Management System, and Clinical Safety Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana or compact state.
• Experience in risk management, quality assessment, and performance improvement required.
• Minimum of five years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Management Representative for the Quality Management System. Is responsible for the process for internal reviews (internal audits) and management reviews to ensure the corrective and preventive actions are carried out and are measured for effectiveness.
• Provide oversight for the facility education program with design, implementation and evaluation for effective outcomes.
• Accepts accountability for the progress and development of the Organization's adopted Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI).
• Accepts accountability for the progress and development of the Organization’s Risk Management Program.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence by participating in and organizing continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Maintain an effective, comprehensive Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
• Develops and recommends effective data collection and evaluation systems to identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee and assists in the dissemination of information to appropriate areas.
• Coordination of benchmark data reporting on specified measures.
• Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director