Job: Dir Quality & Risk Mgt

Dir Quality & Risk Mgt

Description

This position directs and coordinates quality improvement activities encompassing Medical Staff and Clinical / Non-clinical service activities and champions a culture of Stakeholder Empowerment by assisting department heads in making infection control a priority to maximize the reduction of risk. This position represents SRMC as the point person for The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) relations ensuring the hospital is meeting / exceeding requirements. Works with lean to develop strategies actionable within individual departments and fosters ongoing internal and external communication regarding Lean Sigma projects and initiatives. Coordinates with compliance to assess risk management issues and oversees actions taken in this area. Interprets standards and regulations as well as serves as an advisor to the Executive Team to communicate the level of risk to the organization and potential consequences. This position oversees the operations of Employee Health / Infection Control.

• Registered nurse with 3-5 years experience in health care.
• Bachelors Degree Required, Masters Degree in Healthcare or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years management / staff development experience
• Minimum 3 years healthcare quality improvement experience
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Ability to facilitate meetings, manage projects and implementation plans
• Strong verbal, written and organizations skills
• Knowledge of computers, word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and other software as required

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