Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsible for providing oversight of the organization’s quality activities, the operations of the qualitydepartment and coordination of the organizations’ participation in state and national quality programs. Work collaboratively with medical staff, hospital leadership and team members to advance performance improvement and quality outcomes in the most effective manner. Responsible for oversight and operations of Case Management; ensure effective, patient-centered care through utilization review, discharge planning and patient throughout.
FLSA: Exempt
Grade:
EEO: X 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers
Minimum Education
X Bachelor’s degree X Required
X Graduate of a master's Program in Nursing or Healthcare Administration X Preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Minimum Work Experience
Five (5) years of Director level experience in an acute care hospital and three years of clinical managementexperience.
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