Director (RN) Quality

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Flexible spending and health-savings

Competitive PTO and extended illness

Income-protection programs (life, etc)

Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Quality (RN) to lead facility-wide quality initiatives and the Patient Safety Program. The role directs staff, coordinates regulatory activities, and partners with leadership to improve patient outcomes while aligning with fiscal goals.

Candidates should hold an RN license, have an associate degree in nursing (MSN preferred), and possess substantial leadership experience in nursing, including director-level roles.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license
• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• MSN preferred
• At least 7 years in Nursing with 3 years in Director/Manager role
• Previous RN Director level experience preferred
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Direct quality initiatives and oversee the Patient Safety Program and related quality/performance improvement activities.
• Provide operational leadership and coordinate regulatory/accreditation programs (CMS/TJC Core Measures, Leapfrog, etc.).
• Serve as liaison between hospital leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Guide staff and leadership to improve patient care outcomes and maintain fiscal goals.

Skills

Leadership

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

MSN preferred

Job description

Your Experience Matters At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your Experience Matters At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

The Director of Quality directs quality i6nitiatives for the organization. Primary oversite of the facility-wide Patient Safety Program. Leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvement. Director of Quality who excels in this role:

• Directs, controls, and evaluates the activities, functions, and management of personnel within the Quality/Performance Improvement, as well as effectively managing and meeting fiscal goals defined for these departments.
• Serves as the Patient Safety Officer and Ethics.
• Achieves operational management among leadership and clinical employees to continually improve patient care outcomes.
• Provides operational leadership to direct reports in Quality, Regulatory, Trauma, Stroke, Bone & Joint etc. This position reports directly to the CMO.
• Implements the vision and strategies of the Senior Leadership team as a dynamic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and continually advance clinical practice and patient experiences.
• Oversight and continued implementation of the facility's compliance with requirements of federal health care programs.
• Fosters and environment where colleagues know they can raise concerns or report suspected code violations.
• Coordinates CMS/TJC Core Measures activities. Plans, organizes, and implements Regulatory and Accreditation programs, such as Leapfrog. Serves as liaison between the hospital and accreditation/regulatory agencies, both on a Federal and State level. Coordinates responses to all regulatory agencies.

How You\'ll Contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. MSN preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Must have at least 7 years' experience in Nursing with at least 3 years as a Director/Manager.
• Previous RN Director level experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within 1 year of hire date.

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.