Director of Quality and Risk

Jackson Purchase Medical Center - Mayfield, KY

Full-time - Manager

Mayfield, KY

101-250 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Director of Quality and Risk at Jackson Purchase Medical Center is responsible for overseeing the Quality Management department and managing risk management activities. This role involves directing departmental operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing strategies to improve patient safety and quality of care. The Director will also collaborate with various departments to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities and resources for the Quality Management department to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Responsible for the facilities' risk management activities, including administering the risk management program and managing risk management data.
• Conducts education applicable to risk management and patient safety initiatives.
• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards and formulates policy to support risk management initiatives.
• Participates in committees to integrate risk management into committee work product.
• Interfaces with the corporate risk management department on claims management.
• Minimizes loss to protect the assets of the facility.
• Reviews and formulates policy or organizational changes and makes recommendations for approval by senior management.
• Provides oversight for accreditation surveys.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Required
• Master's degree in Nursing or Business/Healthcare related field - Preferred
• Certification in Risk Management through a nationally recognized program - Preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Computer skills required.
• Strong understanding of Process Review, Root Cause Analysis, and Joint Commission requirements familiarity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not current upon hire.
• Current KY or Multi-State RN licensure required.
• CPHQ certification required within 1 year of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Five (5) years of healthcare experience as RN and two years' experience in quality/clinical nursing leadership - Preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in healthcare risk management and accreditation - Preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in direct patient care with some experience in critical care - Preferred

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.