Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Quality you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director Quality where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides direction for the hospital wide Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Program including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Provides oversight for Medical Staff QA/PI program including coordinating peer review activities and ensuring availability and assessment of comparative quality data as available for credentialing activities.
Serves as an internal consultant to all departments related to accrediting and regulatory requirements including TJC, CMS, State hospital licensure, and state/local health department surveys. Ensures continual survey readiness activities by providing ongoing educational opportunities for staff, medical staff, and management staff.
Completes QA/PI reporting requirements according to facility wide PI plan. Presents data accurately, appropriately, and timely to Senior Leadership, Medical Staff, and Board of Trustees. Ensures data is disseminated and explained to relevant hospital staff for cross-departmental coordination of PI activities.
Provides direction for internal quality initiative activities and ensures all deadlines are met including third party payer incentive plans, Leapfrog, Hospital Quality Alliance (CMS), and Virginia Health Quality Center collaboratives. Ensure participation in all HCA recommended quality initiatives not included above.
Responsible for preparation and management of the capital and operational budget for Quality and other assigned departments. Ensures direct reports have current job descriptions, employee evaluations and current policy & procedures as applicable.
Oversees quality measurement, public reporting, and pay-for-performance programs and initiatives, holding staff and departments accountable for achieving performance goals.
Coordinates closely with clinical information technology and health information management to achieve organizational goals. Promotes a culture of safety, high-reliability, patient and staff engagement, and performance excellence.
Experience
Required: Five years of current experience in nursing or relevant clinical area. Strong record of leadership, project management and collaboration. Demonstrated analytic and computer skills including use of statistical process control charts, with strong writing, problem solving, and communication skills.
Preferred: Three years management experience with quality experience. Knowledgeable and experienced in Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA or other performance improvement methods, with record of successful improvement projects.
Education
Required: Current RN Licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing, or other state board while acquiring VA licensure, or other healthcare certification or licensure.
Preferred: Specialty Certification, Masters’ Degree.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Quality opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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