TITLE: Director Quality and Risk Management(Nursing Healthcare)
LOCATION: Paducah, KY   Interested in being more than just an employee?
In a position that is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital team member that offers more than you typically would find in small town, the Medical Center
aims to deliver the best healthcare in Western Kentucky with the mission of making communities healthier.
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…
What they’re looking for:
•Bachelor's degree in Nursing, current Kentucky or multi-state license.
•Certification in Risk Management and experience with Quality & Risk in an acute care setting.
•5 years' experience as RN and 2 years in quality/clinical nursing leadership.
•1 year of Project Management or Quality Improvement experience
Hours and compensation potential:
•The position is day shift. But could require some off shifts.
•The range is between $98,000-$113,000 depending on experience.
•The facility offers a full benefit package.
What you’ll be doing:
•Directs the activities and resources for the Quality Management department to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. 
•Responsible for the facilities’ risk management activities, which include, but may not be limited to: 
  -General knowledge of facility insurance programs; administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis.
  -Managing and analyzing risk management data, trending, identifying gaps in results or program aspects, identifying opportunities for improvement, preparing reports to communicate data findings and analysis of information.
  -Conducting education applicable to risk management and patient safety initiatives; complying with regulatory and accreditation standards; formulating policy to support risk management initiatives and principles; participating in committees to integrate risk management into committee work product.
  -Interfacing with the corporate risk management department on claims management; and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the facility.
•Responsible for reviewing and formulating policy or organizational changes and making recommendations for approval by senior management. 
•This position management and provides oversight for accreditation surveys.
•Person is responsible for oversight of all quality initiatives to include monitoring quality metrics at the unit level.     
•He/She is responsible for oversight of all quality initiatives to include monitoring quality metrics at the unit level.    
•The person evaluates the overall care of patients by identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care practice.  
•Through identification of process improvements and educational opportunities, communication, and reporting state of quality to several groups.     
Additional info:
•Position reports to the CNO.
•Facility is a 107 bed Joint Commission accredited facility that is committed to high quality healthcare.
•If you're a passionate Director Quality and Risk Management seeking a rewarding career in a collaborative healthcare setting, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join us in Southwest Kentucky, and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our community. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us.