Dir Quality Imp Org Excellence

Responsible for the overall strategic direction and leadership of assigned departments including administrative, financial, compliance, quality improvement, technical, and personnel activities in accordance with established policies and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight in the development and implementation of quality improvement and organizational excellence plans, patient safety, accreditation, and regulatory.
• Directs and coordinates the department's activities, and staff to ensure they are efficient, timely, and meet cost and quality objectives; and that all activities and services are carried out in compliance with local, state, federal, and governmental regulations and laws.
• Directs and leads process improvement projects and teams that achieve measurable, sustainable change; promoting service, process, and operational excellence.
• Develops strong relationships with internal colleagues, external providers, and the medical community to provide high quality, responsive services.
• Develops and trains personnel within the department, and reviews and appraises their performance. Responsible for assuring competency of all staff.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, businessadministration, engineering, or related field from an accredited educationalinstitution
• Certification in Quality Improvement/ PatientSafety are of focus (i.e., CPHQ, ASQ, CQIA, Team STEPPS Master Trainer, ProjectManagement) or must be obtained within two years of employment
• Five years of progressively responsible quality management inhealthcare related experience that demonstrates a high level of understandingof the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and frequent involvement withsenior management and physicians
• Regulatory and Accreditation experience such as CMS, Joint Commission,Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Programs, DNV

Preferred:

• Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, businessadministration, engineering, or related field from an accredited educationalinstitution
• LEAN/Six Sigma Certification

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