Director of Quality

The Director of Quality primary responsibility is to ensure that quality patient care is provided and that the mechanisms are developed, in place and maintained improving organizational performance and risk reduction. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating clinical and non-clinical quality efforts throughout the organization.Through collaboration with members of the management team, the Director of Quality incorporates performance improvement initiatives into strategic planning, organizational culture and performance excellence for improved business and service outcomes.Engages medical staff, board of directors, department leaders and staff to develop, implement and maintain successful performance improvement plan/program.Leads the initiatives for the National Quality Program which educates entire facility on the Foundational Five principles, preparing and presenting data and other NQP initiatives.Serves as the Joint Commission expert. Informs and educates staff regarding standards and assures that Joint Commission standards are maintained. Prepares for and leads the Joint Commission survey readiness hospital wideLeads culture of safety initiatives including Culture of Safety and Engagement debriefs, ensure that actions plans are in place and followed.Organizes and facilitates various committees that support performance improvement and assures regular productive meetings with accurate documentation of committee activitiesParticipates and provides data for Leap Frog, CMS, and other reporting that is required.Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services. Our hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for the last eight years.Located in Vernal, Utah, known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver. Registered Nurse license to practice in Utah.Bachelor Science degree in Nursing or Healthcare AdministrationRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in stressful situations and take appropriate action.Prior experience in healthcare management or program development for quality improvement preferred.Experience in statistical reporting methods and continuous improvement preferred.EEOC Statement:Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state law.Job: Quality Organization: Ashley Regional Medical Center Title: Director of Quality Location: Utah-Vernal Requisition ID: 7420-3268