Director of Quality Management

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career progression

Competitive wage

Health package

401k & life insurance

Job summary

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Director of Quality Management to oversee quality, risk management and patient safety initiatives. You will direct performance improvement efforts to meet CMS, DNV and state standards while collaborating with clinicians and administrators to boost safety and system-wide outcomes.

Emphasis on culture of safety and harm reduction is essential. Responsibilities include leading regulatory compliance, infection prevention considerations, and data-driven

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure unrestricted, state regulations compliant.
• Experience in management (3 years) in nursing or quality roles.
• BSN preferred; certification in quality is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality, risk management and patient safety initiatives.
• Direct performance improvement efforts to meet regulatory standards (CMS, DNV, etc.).
• Collaborate with clinicians and admins to enhance safety and outcomes.
• Promote a culture of safety across the organization.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

BSN preferred

CPHQ or HACP certification

Tools

NHSN experience

IRF QRP data experience

Job description

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand new startup with 40 private patient suites and set to take its first patient March 2027.

Position Summary

The Director of Quality Management has oversight and responsibility over all quality, risk management, and patient safety-related activities within the organization. Directs the efforts of all the performance improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with all regulatory standards, including national, state, CMS, DNV, and other agencies. He/She works with clinicians and administrators to improve overall patient safety and systems level outcomes. Responsible for the facility’s quality, patient safety, and risk management programs with an emphasis on patient safety, and harm reduction. Supports, promotes, and encourages a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN licensure appropriate to state regulations (unrestricted) required
• 3 years of management experience in Nursing (acute care preferred) and/or Quality role

Desired Qualifications

• BSN Preferred
• Certification in Quality (CPHQ or HACP)
• Infection Prevention experience preferred
• Experience with NHSN and IRF QRP data preferred
• Experience includes primary responsibility for performance improvement activities regulatory compliance, infection control, and risk management activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Little Rock Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled