Director of Quality/Risk Mgt, RN

Company: Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Location: Mayfield
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY -Responsible for overseeing daily operations of Quality & Risk Management. Responsible for ensuring the hospital meets Joint Commission, CMS, State and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for overseeing and guiding Performance Improvement Processes. Serves as Patient Safety Lead & Policy Stat Administrator. -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.Functions as Facility's Patient Safety Officer.Collaborates with Directors/Administration for Performance Improvement initiatives. Oversees Joint Commission preparation for facility.Oversees Risk Management functions for facility. Responsible for communicating with stakeholders, documenting and reporting on risk and adverse circumstances, and creating processes, policies, and procedures for responding to, managing, & mitigating risk and uncertainty. -Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirement/objectives of the organization.Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. -JOB REQUIREMENTS -Minimum EducationX Associates degree requiredX--- Bachelor's Degree Preferred -Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:X--- Basic Life Support (BLS) --- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS --- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Licenses: Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky. 5 years nursing experience preferred. 1 year nursing management preferred. Previous experience in Quality/Risk Management preferred. - - - -JOB SUMMARY -Responsible for overseeing daily operations of Quality & Risk Management. Responsible for ensuring the hospital meets Joint Commission, CMS, State and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for overseeing and guiding Performance Improvement Processes. Serves as Patient Safety Lead & Policy Stat Administrator. -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.Functions as Facility's Patient Safety Officer.Collaborates with Directors/Administration for Performance Improvement initiatives. Oversees Joint Commission preparation for facility.Oversees Risk Management functions for facility. Responsible for communicating with stakeholders, documenting and reporting on risk and adverse circumstances, and creating processes, policies, and procedures for responding to, managing, & mitigating risk and uncertainty. -Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirement/objectives of the organization.Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. -JOB REQUIREMENTS -Minimum EducationX Associates degree requiredX Associates degree requiredX--- Bachelor's Degree Required -Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:X--- Basic Life Support (BLS) --- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS --- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Licenses: Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky. 5 years nursing experience preferred. 1 year nursing management preferred. Previous experience in Quality/Risk Management preferred. - - -Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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