Quality Nurse Director

Job Description

Job Description

This role is eligible for incentives.

Join us in a thriving leadership environment! Our organization stands as one of the foremost providers of healthcare services in the nation, operating over 180 hospitals and approximately 2,000 care locations across 21 states and the UK. We are currently seeking a Quality Director to join our TriStar Skyline Medical Center team, where excellence fosters excellence.

At TriStar Skyline Medical Center, we offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to enhance the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. Plans feature prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, along with complimentary telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts available through Abenity and other platforms.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, which includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Benefits eligibility may differ by location.

Our organization has significantly expanded its impact in the healthcare sector by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare? Consider applying for the Quality Director position today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage compliance with quality management program policies and procedures.
• Engage with the Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer regarding quality management initiatives.
• Support QM staff orientation and job assignments.
• Facilitate QM involvement across the facility in hospital-wide measurement and assessment efforts.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Quality & Continual Survey Readiness Manager on nursing quality initiatives.
• Conduct concurrent or retrospective quality studies for medical staff.
• Analyze quality data from various sources and direct findings to relevant committees.
• Identify opportunities for organizational performance enhancement.
• Assist in the annual evaluation of performance improvement, risk management, and patient safety programs.
• Hold meetings with departmental leaders to review data related to performance improvement activities.
• Review performance improvement initiatives monthly and quarterly to ensure all improvement opportunities are addressed.
• Maintain performance improvement documentation to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards.
• Assist in preparing quarterly reports for the Board and Medical Staff regarding performance improvement metrics.
• Monitor action plans for performance improvement projects in collaboration with the team.
• Participate in the aggregation and analysis of OPPE and FPPE, and enter quality data into physician performance profiles for reappointment.
• Establish reviews for surgical/invasive procedures to assess appropriateness.
• Provide administrative, technical, educational, and coordination support to ensure effective quality management activities.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of quality management activities.
• Oversee the organization-wide grievance program, ensuring timely resolution and communication of concerns.
• Investigate and analyze patient safety incidents, errors, and adverse outcomes.
• Serve as an educational resource for staff, physicians, leaders, and the board regarding responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee or a compact state is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Quality Manager is required.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a facility with over 350 beds, recognized as Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. We feature three helipads, newly constructed ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and specialized burn care services. Our CARF-accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and designation as a Level I Trauma Center further enhance our capabilities. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, we are a leading provider of emergency heart care.

If you seek a leadership role that offers both personal fulfillment and professional advancement, consider applying to join our organization as a Quality Director. Unlock your leadership potential with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.