Description
Director of Quality Management
REPORTS TO
CEO
$85,000.00 to $100,000.00
SIGNING BONUS
Negotiable
RELOCATION PACKAGE
None
Must-Haves
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Current licensure by the State of Tennessee or a compact agreement state as a Registered Nurse.
Must have knowledge in regulatory standards and requirements for The Joint Commission and CMS.
Hospital based experience
Nice-To-Haves
2+ experience in leading a Quality Department
5 years of Utilization Management experience
Job Description
Directs the Quality/Utilization department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Develops and implements Quality and Utilization goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Oversees all quality management activities including: performance improvement, quality review, Joint Commission readiness, and core measures management.
This individual takes a pro-active role in the CoSE process. The position requires that the individual have a clear understanding of the culture of safety and engagement (CoSE) and is actively involved in any existing action plan for a department.
Monitor discharge process and ensuring clinical documentation is done accurately.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Assures quality of care by adhering to established best-practices and standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and philosophies and standards of care set by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, and other governing agencies.
Consistently monitors metrics designed to measure the quality of care the facility is providing.
Ensures that the appropriate metrics are in place to give accurate and meaningful information.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Participates in hospital and medical staff committees as required.
Establishes policies and procedures as needed
Screening Questions
1
Tell us about a time you excelled in your field.
2
What experience or skills do you possess that sets you apart from other candidates?
Interview Steps
1
Phone/Teams Interview
2
In-person interview
Company Culture & Perks
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for you to join our team!
This City offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top rated schools, both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the “Top Ten Places You Can Play” by Golf Magazine.
Mission, Vision and High Five Guiding Principles
Mission
Making Communities Healthier®
We want to create places where:
people choose to come for healthcare
physicians want to practice
employees want to work
High Five Guiding Principles
Delivering high quality patient care
Supporting physicians
Creating excellent workplaces for our employees
Taking a leadership role in our communities
Ensuring fiscal responsibility
Benefits
DENTAL INSURANCE
MEDICAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
EQUITY
WORK FROM HOME
PAID TIME OFF
OTHER
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