Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the organization-wide Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement program and reporting both process and metrics to meet regulatory, safety and accreditation standards. The Director of Quality will assist the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Leadership and Medical Staff to establish priorities for Performance Improvement. The Director of Quality will focus on measuring, analyzing and trending information in order to improve outcomes. They will assure ongoing monitoring of performance to ensure improvements are sustained. The role requires that the individual interfaces with a diverse range of clinical and administrative professionals, resolves complex policy and service issues and directs oversight of reporting activities. This position is responsible for identifying and recommending initiatives as a result of evaluation of community and member population needs. The Director of Quality will direct and assist in processes to identify inefficiencies and monitor the effectiveness of quality systems and make value-added recommendations to improve the quality of service.
Education: Bachelor's degree in an area of Healthcare, Informatics or Public Health. Master's degree preferred.
Certification/Licensure: CPHQ, CPHRM, Lean Project Management, RN preferred. CPR Required
Experience:
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly, associated with this position:
Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
Supervises: Quality Improvement Support Staff
NOTE: Affinia Healthcare is a Covid-19 Vaccine Mandated Employer. All employees of Affinia Healthcare are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES