Chief Clinical Quality Officer

Fresh River Healthcare; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Fresh River Healthcare in Manchester, CT, is seeking an experienced Chief Clinical Officer to lead clinical and quality-of-care initiatives across our skilled nursing facilities. You will set clinical standards, drive policy, and ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care system-wide.

The role requires strategic leadership, oversight of QA programs, participation in government surveys, and collaboration with the POC committee to address deficiencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nursing degree from an accredited school or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• BS in Nursing or Public Health is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible healthcare experience.
• Thorough knowledge of state survey processes, survey tag numbers, and quality measures.
• Experience with clinical standards and guidelines and QA/Improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of clinical standards, protocols, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with state-mandated regulations for Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Implement a peer review system and quality assurance program, conducting audits and implementing corrections as needed.
• Assist in developing new clinical programs and participate in facility site surveys imposed by authorized government agencies.
• Collaborate with the Facility Plan of Correction (POC) Committee to develop and implement plans to correct deficiencies.
• Develop methods for coordinating resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Quality assurance

State survey knowledge

MS Office

Education

Must possess a degree in Nursing from an accredited school, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.

BS degree in Nursing or Public Health is preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresh River Healthcare in Manchester, CT, is seeking an experienced Chief Clinical Officer to lead clinical and quality-of-care initiatives across our skilled nursing facilities. You will set clinical standards, drive policy, and ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care system-wide.

The role requires strategic leadership, oversight of QA programs, participation in government surveys, and collaboration with the POC committee to address deficiencies.