Quality Improvement Director - L&C Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/06 Posting End Date: 2025/02/20 Category: Management Work Type: Full Time Remote: Flexible Hybrid Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 34.25 Maximum Salary: 41.10 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS *THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.* The Division of Licensing & Certification, Bureau of Facility Standards, is seeking aQuality Improvement DirectorinBoise. The incumbent will oversee the Quality Improvement Program and supervise assigned staff to ensure the Bureau meets federal and state regulatory requirements. This position will customize and develop training for staff to execute the objectives, rules, and regulations set forth by the State of Idaho and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. BENEFITS: BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS + 11 paid holidays + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week) + PERSI Choice 401(k) + Deferred compensation plan + Life insurance + Short and long-term disability insurance + Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) + Wellness programs + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Wide variety of training opportunities + Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: + Develop quality improvement plans for the Bureau of Facility Standards to ensure compliance with regulations set forth by CMS and the State of Idaho. + Manage a comprehensive statewide and federal learning and development program. + Promote learning initiatives within the Bureau of Facility Standards. + Analyze and interpret data to determine compliance with state and federal regulatory programs. + Supervise CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) technical operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. + Good knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, licensure and/or accreditation standards. Typically gained through at least two years' experience as a high-level nurse, or Administrator with a nursing background, or similar position with quality assurance responsibilities in a hospital, long term care, or juvenile corrective setting. + Experience developing long-term quality assurance/improvement goals, priorities, and performance standards applicable to hospital patient care programs, or residential care/treatment services in a long-term care facility, or residential care/treatment services for incarcerated youth. Typically gained by at least two years' experience developing and implementing, monitoring, revising plan/programs (High level Nurse, Quality Assurance Director, DNS, Administrator). + Some knowledge of training methods. Typically gained through successful completion of coursework or workshops of sixteen (16) hours or more covering communication concepts, learning styles, course design, and presentation skills. It may also be demonstrated through experience presenting formal training sessions to groups. + Good knowledge of hospital/facility functions and operations. Typically gained through at least two years' experience as a high-level nurse, or Administrator with a nursing background, or similar position with quality assurance responsibilities in a hospital, long term care, or juvenile corrective setting. + Good knowledge of quality assurance/improvement principles and evaluation methodologies applicable to hospital patient care programs, or residential care/treatment services in a long-term care facility, or residential care/treatment services for incarcerated youth. Typically gained through at least two years' experience as a high-level nurse, or Administrator with a nursing background, or similar position with quality assurance responsibilities in a hospital, long term care, or juvenile corrective setting. Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants. + Responsible for interpreting and applying Long Term Care and Acute and Continuing Care facility state rules and federal regulations and ensuring compliance, including the application of evidence-based practices. Typically gained by 1 year experience performing these duties. + Some knowledge of supervision; contract development. Typically gained by 1 year experience performing these duties. + Working with (Automated Survey Process Environment) ASPEN product. Typically gained by 1 year using ASPEN products. + Experience working with Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES). Typically gained by 1 year experience performing these duties. + Experience leading, coordinating and training project teams. Typically gained by 6 months performing these duties. Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers) ***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST) EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-0681 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.