DIRECTOR-QUALITY

McDonough District Hospital; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

457B with employer match

Company paid STD and LTD

Job summary

McDonough District Hospital seeks a Director of Quality to lead a culture of safety, oversee performance improvement, and coordinate risk management activities across the hospital and medical staff leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven benchmarking, education, and collaboration with disciplines to enhance patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois (or eligible, with license by 180 days)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Certifications in Healthcare Quality and Healthcare Risk Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management and performance improvement initiatives, coordinating programs and reporting.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary teams to design, measure, and assess quality improvements.
• Promote patient safety and regulatory compliance, interfacing with regulatory bodies and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Education

RN license in Illinois

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management

Job description

The Director of Quality works in partnership with McDonough District Hospital and Medical Staff leadership providing leadership in the development of a culture of safety, and the measurement of the quality of care identifying opportunities and strategies for performance improvement (PI). Directs the activities related to resource management and utilization for Risk Management, Regulation and Accreditation, Quality, Infection Control and Data Management. Regarding performance improvement activities, will be responsible for the coordination of performance improvement activities, including reporting and documentation of activities through the performance improvement structure. Facilitator for interdisciplinary teams to assist in designing, measuring and assessing performance improvement. Assists the hospital in use of performance improvement data, including core measures to benchmark the hospital’s performance against industry standards and other organizations.

Job Summary

The Role of the Director of Quality

Education/Certification

• Job Specifications
• Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
  • Required: Current RN license with the authority to practice in the state of Illinois or a current RN license in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain Illinois licensure within 180 days of hire
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing
  • Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
  • Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management

Experience

• 10 years as a practicing hospital based nurse
• Strong record as a respected clinician with clinical skills and consistent commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Understanding the use of clinical information systems and technology to enable institutional goals.

Personal Characteristics

• Style – Maintains visibility as a leader throughout the organization; welcomes dialogue, gains input before decision-making; is engaging, open; holds self and others accountable; builds strong teams; is energetic, with a good sense of humor, collaborative, yet decisive.
• Communication – Is transparent with data; an active listener; sets up a variety of methods to keep physicians and other partners informed; has solid writing skills, is at ease in public presentations to groups; relates to multiple audiences. Have an open, honest and objective manner, and the ability to relate effectively with MDH constituents and other shareholders; is tactful and diplomatic, including the ability to convey business and financial issues to physicians and other constituents.
• Flexibility – Is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities, can keep multiple projects moving to a timely conclusion.
• Maturity – Holds solid self-awareness of own strengths and weaknesses, doesn’t overplay the former and gets support for the latter; has a good emotional intelligence; is calming influence under stress and pressure.
• Vision – Can see and communicate future goals and trends; can create followership toward a common vision.
• Values – Combines honesty with high-integrity; helps coach others toward actions for the greater good.
• Courage – Can take a stand when necessary; a calm, mature individual who can deal with strong personalities effectively; one who is careful with adjudication, but not afraid of conflict; thoughtful when handling conflict.
• Team player – Demonstrates an approachable demeanor and collegial style that welcomes input into the decision-making process.
• Politically astute – Intelligent and skilled negotiator with a collaborative approach; a self-confident individual who is not afraid of criticism or challenge and can effectively manage conflict.

Benefits

• Expected pay for this position is $47.78-$71.68. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
• MDH Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 457B and employer match for FT Employees
  • Company paid STD and LTD

Responsibilities

Responsible for the facility’s risk management activities, which include, but not limited to, coordinating general and professional liability insurance policy, managing litigation claims against the facility, interfacing with legal counsels, overseeing the risk program, managing and analyzing risk data, conducting risk educational programs, complying with risk related standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies. Promote the organizational patient safety initiatives and support the organizations mission through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to risk management. Organizes the corporate Compliance Committee which functions as an independent and objective body that reviews, evaluates and addresses compliance issues/concerns within the organization. Assists the Operations Council and colleagues in the organization to uphold rules and regulations of regulatory agencies.