Director of Quality Improvement

Director of Quality Improvement
Worcester, MA
Full Time
The individual in this position is a key member of the hospital management team, and provides leadership and oversight to the strategic development and implementation of the quality and patient safety programs (performance improvement, patient safety, and accreditation) with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing the managerial and operational activities of the infrastructure required to support these services. The DCQI provides leadership in the promotion of a Culture of Safety, effective use of performance improvement methodologies, and data integrity, validity, and reliability. This position serves as the liaison with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other pertinent regulatory agencies and oversees the organization's continuous survey readiness processes. The DCQI works collaboratively with the Medical Staff to promote evidence-based quality and safety, patient-focused care aimed at optimal patient outcomes. The DCQI is responsible for ensuring the quality improvement goals are aligned and support organizational goals and priorities.

• Responsible for leading the Quality / Performance Improvement activities across the hospital.
• Integration of the Quality / Performance Improvement Program activities for the Medical and Hospital-wide Staff.
• Data management and reporting for Quality / Performance Improvement initiatives
• Oversight of Quality / Performance Improvement department and staff.
• Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including the minimum requirements for the DCQI position
• other duties as assigned.

Required

• Education: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree inpatient care related field
• Experience: 5 years experience in QA/PI
• Certification:
  • Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice or policy
  • CPHQ or eligible to take the exam within two years of employment.

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Degree (BSN/MSN/DNP/Healthcare Related Field) – University & Year:
Current RN License (State & Status):
CPHQ Certification (Yes/No):
If not certified, are you eligible and willing to obtain CPHQ within 2 years? (Yes/No):
Additional Quality or Patient Safety Certifications:
Total Healthcare Experience (Years):
Total Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement Experience (Years):
Do you have at least 5 years of Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement (QA/PI) experience? (Yes/No – details):
Experience leading hospital-wide Quality Improvement and Patient Safety programs (Yes/No – details):
Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, and regulatory survey readiness (Yes/No – details):
Experience managing Performance Improvement initiatives and data reporting (Yes/No – details):
Experience promoting a Culture of Safety and Patient Safety programs (Yes/No – details):
Experience overseeing Quality/PI staff and department operations (Yes/No – details):
Experience working with Medical Staff and hospital leadership on quality outcomes (Yes/No – details):
Experience with accreditation, compliance, and regulatory requirements (Yes/No – details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite at Worcester, MA?