Director of Quality

Director of Quality role at Lifepoint Health®

Job Type: Full Time, Days

The Director of Quality Management assumes responsibility and accountability for the hospital-wide Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement program. The DQM will assist the CEO/leadership and Medical Staff to establish priorities for Performance Improvement, ensuring that disciplines in the hospital work collaboratively to plan and implement performance improvement activities. The DQM will focus on measuring, analyzing and trending information to improve outcomes and assure ongoing monitoring of performance to sustain improvements.

• Provides leadership and oversight of a comprehensive, efficient and integrated organization-wide Continuous Quality Performance Improvement program.
• Measures and assesses performance through collection, analysis, and trending of data.
• Focuses on processes and systems to improve performance.
• Directs, facilitates, and reports on all aspects of services relating to risk management and patient safety.
• Investigates factors contributing to adverse outcomes to improve processes and systems.
• Encourages reporting on risk reduction strategies in an atmosphere minimizing blame or retaliation, fostering an environment to reduce unanticipated adverse events and outcomes.
• Responsible for education of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement and additional hospital-wide education and training.
• Directs the functions and operation of the hospital-wide continuous quality improvement program including review of records for indicators of quality, reports findings to leadership, Medical Executive Committee, the Board of Managers and other committees as appropriate.
• Acts as a liaison to local health officials, coordinates inspections and accreditation reviews with state and other regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse with current state licensure highly preferred.
• Clinical license required.
• Certification preferred by APIC and NAHCQ.
• BSN or BS/BA required. Two years of experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate PI activities, effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in basic computer skills required.
• Working knowledge of staff development and the educational process, quality improvement, infection control/employee health, and safety/risk management standards.

• 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.

Rehab Hospital of Oak Creek is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities. From your first day to your next career milestone – your experience matters.

Rehab Hospital of Oak Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rehab Hospital of Oak Creek is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.