Quality Director RN

Oceans Healthcare; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Director of Quality and Patient Safety to lead hospital-wide quality programs, oversee QAPI, and coordinate performance improvement initiatives. The role reports to the hospital CEO and ensures compliance with Joint Commission, federal, and state regulations while aligning with Oceans’ mission.

Requirements include an Associate degree or RN diploma, healthcare leadership experience, and CPR/b ehavioral health de-escalation training per Oceans standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or RN diploma required.
• Healthcare leadership or quality improvement experience preferred.
• CPHQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads organization-wide quality programs and PI projects.
• Facilitates QAPI committee and annual QAPI plan evaluation.
• Oversees data collection, reporting, and staff education on QAPI tools.
• Supports Joint Commission Accreditation processes and action plans.
• Interacts with medical staff, administrators, and staff to investigate sentinel events.

Skills

Training program development

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

De-escalation training

Education

Associate degree or RN diploma

Tools

MS Office

Electronic QAPI software

Job description

A Partnership with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System

We are passionate about helping individuals manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of counseling and treatment options. The journey to healing begins here.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Director, Quality and Patient Safety plans, develops, implements and manages comprehensive and effective systems to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient services and programs in support of the organizational mission and goals. This position will work closely under the supervision of the Hospital CEO, functions as a support person in the coordination and organization of administrative processes in a high quality efficient and cost-effective manner. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

• Works with VP, Quality and Patient Safety implementing organization-wide quality programs at the hospital level.
• Facilitates the hospital Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee.
• Prepares an annual evaluation of the hospital QAPI plan, including process and outcomes.
• Oversees hospital-wide performance improvement (PI) projects identified through on-going data driven quality assessment.
• Coordinates the hospital’s data collection procedures and provides on-going support and education to staff regarding QAPI tools and reporting requirements; utilizes data and collaborates with leadership to set priorities and provide guidance in their development of quality improvement work plans.
• Serves as a resource to the medical staff, administrators and other staff including participation in root cause analyses, as indicated, to investigate potentially avoidable sentinel events.
• Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner and within procedural guidelines.
• Coordinates education for QAPI principles and regulatory standards as indicated. Conducts training for staff.
• Participates in Joint Commission Accreditation process including plan of action tracking and completion.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the facility administrator and corporate office.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• Associate degree or RN diploma required.
• Healthcare experience related to clinical leadership and/or quality assessment and performance improvement.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications / Skills

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills with MS office products and electronic QAPI software solutions.
• Ability to create and provide training programs on related quality performance topics.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission Accreditation.
• CPHQ certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.