Job Description

Job Title: Director Quality & Risk

Location: Mayfield KY

Salary: As per Exp.

Job Type: Permanent Fulltime

Position Overview

The Director of Quality & Risk is responsible for ensuring compliance with healthcare quality standards mitigating organizational risks and implementing quality improvement initiatives. This leadership role is critical to maintaining patient safety operational efficiency and regulatory compliance within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to healthcare quality standards such as those set by The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

  • Prepare the organization for audits inspections and accreditations by regulatory bodies.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify assess and mitigate potential risks within the organization with a strong focus on patient safety and operational vulnerabilities.

• Quality Improvement:

  • Develop implement and oversee quality improvement programs in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

  • Monitor performance metrics and lead initiatives to enhance care quality.

• Policy and Procedure Development:

  • Ensure the organization adheres to federal state and local regulations.

  • Create and update policies and procedures related to quality and risk management.

• Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to foster a culture of safety and quality.

  • Provide training and guidance on risk mitigation and quality improvement strategies.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required).

• Licenses and Certifications:

  • Active Kentucky (KY) or multistate nursing license (Required).

  • Certification in Risk Management (e.g. CPHRM or equivalent) (Required).

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality and risk management within an acute care hospital setting (Preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits Include:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Work Schedule

• 8hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Application Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree (Required)

• Experience:

  • Quality and risk management within an acute care hospital: 5 years (Preferred)

• License/Certification:

  • RN License (Required)

  • CPHRM (Required)

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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