Director Quality Assurance

Description



Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo West Campus hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Position Summary

The individual in this position is a key member of the hospital management team, and provides leadership and oversight to the strategic development and implementation of the quality and patient safety programs (performance improvement, patient safety, and accreditation) with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing the managerial and operational activities of the infrastructure required to support these services. The DCQI provides leadership in the promotion of a Culture of Safety, effective use of performance improvement methodologies, and data integrity, validity, and reliability. This position serves as the liaison with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other pertinent regulatory agencies and oversees the organization’s continuous survey readiness processes. The DCQI works collaboratively with the Medical Staff to promote evidence-based quality and safety, patient-focused care aimed at optimal patient outcomes. The DCQI is responsible for ensuring the quality improvement goals are aligned and support organizational goals and priorities.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 5 years experience in QA/PI
• Education: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in patient care related field
• Licensure: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. , CPHQ or eligible to take exam within two years of employment.

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Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for leading the Quality / Performance Improvement activities across the hospital.
•  Integration of the Quality / Performance Improvement Program activities for the Medical and Hospital-wide Staff.
•  Data management and reporting for Quality / Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Oversight of Quality / Performance Improvement department and staff.
• Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including the minimum requirements for the DCQI position.
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Requirements 

• Experience: 5 years experience in QA/PI
• Education: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in patient care related field
• Licensure: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. , CPHQ  or eligible to take exam within two years of employment.

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Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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