Director (RN) Quality

Lifepoint Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending account

PTO

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Director of Quality (RN) to lead patient safety and performance improvement across the facility. You will direct quality initiatives, oversee the Patient Safety Program, and guide a team toward improved clinical practice and patient outcomes.

The role reports to the CMO and requires an RN license, an associate degree, with MSN preferred, and CPPS within 1 year of hire. Seven+ years in nursing with three+ in a director role is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have current state RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• MSN preferred.
• At least 7 years’ nursing experience with at least 3 years in Director/Manager role.
• CPPS certification within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Directs, controls, and evaluates activities of Quality/Performance Improvement and related departments.
• Serves as Patient Safety Officer and Ethics liaison.
• Leads regulatory programs and coordinates CMS/TJC core measures activities.
• Oversees compliance with federal health care program requirements and accreditation bodies.
• Provides operational leadership to direct reports across Quality, Regulatory, Trauma, Stroke, and Bone & Joint.

Education

Associate's degree from accredited nursing school

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.

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.”

About Us

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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 347098
• Job Category Legal, Quality, Compliance
• Degree Level Associate's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, US