Tuscaloosa, AL, US
17 days ago
Assistant Director of Quality Management
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Assistant Director of Quality Management Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2024-9319 Category RN - Registered Nurse Position Type Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly) Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Quality Management, will oversee and coordinate continuous regulatory efforts and quality management. 

Serves as a resource to hospital and medical staff departments to ensure the compliance with regulatory agency standards. Oversees and coordinates the collection, analysis, and data reporting related to ongoing regulatory compliance efforts.Responsible for supporting quality department scopes of work and providing leadership assistance and support for reaching established goals related to but not limited to performance improvement, OPPE/Peer Review, Quality Projects, Clinical Safety, and Value Based Quality Initiatives. Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership to support the hospital and department in meeting and exceeding their commitment to continuous regulatory compliance, clinical safety, quality projects and ongoing performance improvementManages performance, including other management positions through staffing, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action.Ensures orientation and training for employees, including physicians and other leaders related to assigned scopes of workProvides direct oversight of regulatory readiness staff activitiesManages departmental budget and productivity standardsInterviews, selects, hires, and retains employees, including other management positionsPromotes, demotes, or transfers employees to meet organizational needs, including other management positionsExecutes progressive discipline up to and including terminationOversees the design, implementation and reporting related to performance improvement activitiesPerforms long range planning and overall direction setting at the departmental levelResponsible for department organizational structure and alignment to meet forecasted business needsResponsible for development, implementation and interpretation of system policies within a major organizational/functional area or the development and review of system policies within a recognized disciplineApproves payroll and is responsible for accurate payment of employees, including other management positions

 

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications Licensed Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state of AlabamaBachelor’s degree in nursing, health administration, public health, or business administration requiredMinimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute healthcare setting requiredProven current regulatory compliance and survey processes skills requiredManagement or supervisory experience/training in a health related field requiredQuality Management experience requiredAbility to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain proper productivityAbility to form positive, collaborative relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, regulatory compliance consultantsAbility to problem solve in a proactive, creative manner, using sound judgement based on factual information and clinical knowledgeMust have excellent leadership skillsAbility to lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary teamsExcellent computer skills-proficient in MS office products preferred. Meditech experience is preferred.Ability to work independently or within a team structure.Excellent interpersonal skills and communication styleMust be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.Expected to have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Work Context

Able to maintain confidentialityDaily contact with othersAble to work independentlyRegular work with work groups or teams Requires accuracy and attention to detailPhysical presence onsite is essentialRegular Schedule

Physical Factors

Light work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantlyAverage motor coordinationManual and finger dexterity important. Sitting involved in most job functionsHearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal rangeAble to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Environmental Factors

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