Director; RN Quality

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.

• 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.

You will 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.

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 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, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. MSN preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Must have at least 7 years’ experience in Nursing with at least 3 years as a Director/Manager.
• Previous RN Director level experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 1 year of hire date.

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.