What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Director of Quality and Performance Improvement- Arizona position at American Consultants?
Interim Director of Quality and Performance Improvement- Arizona
American Consultants is looking for an interim Director of Quality and Performance Improvement for a facility located outside of Flagstaff, AZ. This person must be a BSN with a Masters in Nursing or related field. Must also have Lean Six Sigma Certification.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Quality and Performance Improvement will work collaboratively in the Quality Department in leading and coordinating the quality and performance improvement initiatives of the hospital, while remaining in state and federal compliance. They will work in facilitating performance improvement projects. The Director of Quality and Performance Improvement will interact with and work alongside other hospital leaders in implementing and managing hospital-wide quality initiatives.
The Director of Quality & PI’s responsibilities will include ensuring processes are implemented to evaluate and identify opportunities for improvement in the provision of high quality, safe and resource effective care to its patients. They will implement quality initiatives and ensure their goals are met. Ensures processes are in place to ensure compliance with Quality and Performance Improvement and as applicable working with Infection Control, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Peer Review, etc. Monitors, in partnership with the medical staff, the measured outcomes of organization-wide clinical care activities, identifies opportunities for improvement, and leads clinical improvement activities.
This position is responsible for directing, plans, and organizes the staff and activities of the quality management/ performance improvement program to achieve approved clinical goals and strategic operating plans and objectives. A performance improvement program will evaluate performance in the organization and develops and implements measures to improve it. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies in accordance with internal and external requirements/regulations. Directs departments and is fully accountable for monitoring program activities, including compliance, planning, implementing, and evaluating program development to ensure clinical and financial activities in decrease waste and adding value to the organizations overall financial stability and resources.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, AND
Master’s degree in nursing, MBA, MSL or appropriate master’s degree in healthcare.
License/Certification:
· Obtain a certification from an accredited Lean Program for a Lean yellow belt within six months of hire.
o Must obtain black belt within 1 year of hire.
o Must obtain master’s black belt within 2 years of hire.
· A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
· Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:
o Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Experience:
Five (5) years of supervisory experience in quality and performance improvement in an acute-care health care setting or related healthcare clinical leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
Master’s degree in nursing
Masters black belt certification from an accredited Lean Program
Pay: From $3,300.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,300