Director of Quality Management - Abilene, TX

This Full-Time Director of Quality Management position is located at our ContinueCARE Hospital at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. ContinueCARE Hospital at Hendrick Medical Center is a 23-bed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) located on the seventh floor of the Jones Building at Hendrick Medical Center. A typical LTACH patient may require care for: ventilator weaning, complex wounds, infections requiring IV antibiotics, complications from extensive surgery, multi-system failures, TPN, neurological / traumatic injuries, and those not yet able to participate in acute rehabilitation due to medical complexity.

The Director of Quality Management will establish, implement, facilitate and coordinate the ongoing, hospital-wide Quality assurance compliance with CIHQ in Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and other healthcare accrediting standards in order to enhance the quality of patient care consistent with Hospital policies. Maintain current Quality Improvement plans, policies, procedures, and programs. Gather, disseminate, and document information on patient care quality to facilitate compliance with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies. 

• Coordinates a collaborative approach to Performance Improvement
• Ensure hospital is survey ready at all times
• Serves as hospital Compliance Officer and Risk Manager
• Monitor compliance with the safety plans within the Environment of Care Management Program 
• Collects data, prepares and provides reports as requested by legal and regulatory bodies, hospital administration, and the CHC corporate offices. Participates in CHC requested meetings and provides input as requested
• Monitors and records infection on patient within the hospital 
• Monitors patient admissions and placement to ensure optimum control of infection
• Maintain current Quality Improvement plans, policies, procedures and programs
• Maintain current knowledge of state, and federal laws and regulatory agency requirements for hospitals regarding utilization and quality management 
• Assist CEO in developing Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. 

EDUCATION

• Current RN license to practice in the state of Texas.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a clinical field/Healthcare is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience with Quality Management preferred. 

No travel is required for this role.

At ContinueCARE Hospital at Hendrick Medical Center, we enjoy an outstanding work environment, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture. Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Resources and other benefits

ContinueCARE Hospital at Hendrick Medical Center is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.