What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Management Lead - RN position at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center?
This is a full time position working as a Quality Management Lead at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
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Job Summary
The Quality Management Lead provides advanced support and oversight for quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and promoting best practices in patient care and safety. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to monitor performance metrics, implement improvement strategies, and drive a culture of excellence. The Quality Management Lead acts as a resource for staff and leadership, supporting data analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
Essential Functions
- Leads quality improvement initiatives, collaborating with teams to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies.
- Monitors and analyzes quality performance metrics, preparing detailed reports and recommendations for leadership.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, providing guidance on quality and safety practices.
- Facilitates training and education sessions for staff on quality improvement processes, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Supports the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
- Acts as a liaison between departments, fostering communication and collaboration on quality initiatives.
- Conducts audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with quality standards and identifies areas for corrective action.
- Oversees the collection, validation, and submission of quality data to regulatory agencies or accreditation bodies.
- Participates in facility-wide quality and safety committees, contributing expertise to organizational goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field required
- 4-6 years of experience in quality improvement, compliance, or a related healthcare role required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Analytical skills for interpreting data, identifying trends, and developing actionable solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams and leadership.
- Proficiency in quality management software and tools for data tracking and reporting.
- Ability to lead projects and facilitate training sessions on quality improvement initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 139-bed acute care facility offering the residents of the greater Bullhead City community inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, medical, surgical and emergency services.
We are home to the area's largest intensive care unit (ICU/PCU) as well as an active OR and wound care clinic. Our Team’s dedication to patients, families, and the community sets us apart. We are 400 healthcare professionals strong. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We are seeking team players who are passionate about providing top-notch patient care.
About our community: Known as Arizona's west coast located along the Colorado River with views of the Black Mountain Ridge, Bullhead City captivates with year round sunny blue skies and all its natural beauty.
Bullhead City is a family oriented community established in the 1940’s that has quickly transformed into a year round vacation community. Boasting over 300 sunny days a year, water sports, fishing, and golf are regularly enjoyed. Enjoy the perfect mix of fine dining, live entertainment, and outdoor activities with Las Vegas, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Laughlin NV all a short drive away.
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