What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Quality Risk Employee Health position at Clinical Management Consultants?
A rare permanent job opportunity is available in Southern Arizona to be a Nurse Director of Quality and Risk Management at a community hospital.
The Director of Quality and Risk Management at this 25-bed hospital in Southern Arizona plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This Nurse Director Quality and Risk position involves spearheading the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of activities associated with Quality and Risk Management programs, promoting employee health and safety, and fostering an environment of patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities for Risk and Quality :
- Quality and Risk Management: Develop, coordinate, and implement Quality and Risk Management plans to enhance the overall quality of patient care and mitigate potential risks. Monitor and adjust strategies as needed.
- Employee Health and Safety: Develop and implement programs to promote employee health and safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to the maintenance of employee health records.
- Patient-Centered Care: Foster an environment of patient-centered care by adhering to evidence-based standards and practices.
- Budget Management: Formulate and manage departmental budgets, maintaining efficient and effective operations while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, laws, standards, and protocols.
- Complaint Resolution: Oversee the concern and complaint process regarding clinical care, addressing and resolving issues promptly.
- Survey Readiness: Ensure the hospital's readiness for state and federal surveys, proactively identifying and addressing areas of improvement to maintain compliance.
- Departmental Oversight: Manage and oversee departments related to Quality, Risk Management, Employee Health, and other areas as assigned.
- Personnel Competency: Assure the competency of personnel in assigned departments through education, skills development, and compliance monitoring.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with various hospital departments, including Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Radiology/Imaging, Respiratory Services, Laboratory, Revenue Cycle, Rural/Specialty Clinics, and Emergency Preparedness/Safety teams to ensure appropriate patient care, quality metrics, and services.
- Performance Improvement: Drive the Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, implementing strategies to enhance healthcare quality.
The hospital offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values the contributions of our staff in delivering high-quality healthcare.
If you are a dedicated and experienced Nurse Director of Quality and Risk Management looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
