Registered Nurse; RN Director Quality Assurance

Registered Nurse (RN) Director Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: 5x8's | 8:00am-5:00pm

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At Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nursing Director of Quality 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.

In this role you will lead and oversee a comprehensive, efficient, and integrated hospital‑wide Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) program. Uses data collection, analysis, and trending to assess performance; focuses on process and systems improvement; directs risk management and patient safety activities; investigates adverse outcomes; coordinates regulatory/accreditation readiness; and educates staff on CQPI and related quality programs. Develops and delivers hospital‑wide CQPI education and training.

Prepares quality/patient safety reports and dashboards for leaders and committees. Partners with clinical and non‑clinical departments to sustain improvements and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

• Provide leadership and oversight of the organization‑wide CQPI program.
• Measure and assess performance by collecting, analyzing, and trending data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on improving processes and systems to drive clinical quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Direct, facilitate, and report on all aspects of risk management and patient safety.
• Investigate factors contributing to adverse outcomes and drive process/system changes.
• Direct the hospital‑wide CQPI operations, including record reviews for quality indicators and reporting findings to leadership, Medical Executive Committee, Board of Managers, and other committees.
• Annually review hospital‑wide plans for Infection Control (IC) and CQPI; establish goals and objectives for the coming year.
• Serve as liaison to local health officials; coordinate inspections and accreditation reviews with state and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications:
  
  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Licenses:
  Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Education:
  
  BSN or BS/BA required.
• APIC (American Practitioners of Infection Control) and NAHCQ (National Association of Health Care Quality) preferred.
• Previous Regulatory experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a 76‑bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Featuring all private rooms, we offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

"Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."