Director of Quality/Patient Safety

TITLE: Director of Quality/Patient Safety

CITY: Clyde, NC
JOB TYPE: Permanent

BENEFITS: Base Salary+ Signing Bonus+ Relocation Package +Full-time Benefits

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a clinical or administrative management role.

• 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.

Job Description

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.