Interim Quality Director

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Quality Director

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $160000.00 - $170000.00

Interim Quality Director Needed in Ottumwa, IA!

The Position

• An Interim Quality Director is needed to lead hospital quality and performance improvement efforts.
• Reporting to the CNO, this leader will oversee four FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include spot-checking action plans from the most recent Joint Commission survey, supporting regulatory and accreditation readiness, strengthening hospital risk awareness, and overseeing federal reporting requirements, including core measures and NHSN reporting.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with Joint Commission and regulatory requirements, knowledge of hospital risk, and familiarity with federal reporting expectations. Must be highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in hospital quality leadership is required, including regulatory preparedness, core measures, NHSN reporting, sepsis bundle compliance, and performance improvement.
  
  
  

The Community

• Ottumwa offers a strong outdoor lifestyle, with an extensive paved trail system along the Des Moines River that supports walking, running, and biking year-round.
• The city’s parks and recreation amenities include fishing, trails, playgrounds, sports courts, disc golf, camping, and other family-friendly outdoor spaces.
• Bridge View Center serves as a major local venue for arts, theater, concerts, meetings, and community events along the riverfront.
• Memorial Park features play areas, a pond, mountain biking trails, and disc golf, giving residents convenient access to recreation close to town.
• Ottumwa also offers distinctive local gathering spots such as Ballingall Park, known for its fountain, landscaped setting, and train display.
  
  
  

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
  
  
  

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To

Quin Bridges

Executive Recruiter

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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Quality, Quality Services, Performance Improvement, Performance Management, Clinical Effectiveness, Accreditation, Outcomes Management, Regulatory Compliance