The Carle Foundation
Director of Quality
The Carle Foundation, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639
Director of Quality
Department:
Compliance - CMHUsual Schedule:
Mon - Fri; 8-5pmRegions:
Carle FoundationOn Call Requirements:
NoJob Category:
ProfessionalWork Location:
Methodist Medical CenterEmployment Type:
Full - TimeJob Post ID:
46494Experience Requirements:
5 - 7 Years
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The Director Quality - West Region serves as a highly visible champion of quality and safety throughout the West regional hospitals and Trillium Place, a not-for-profit organization for Behavioral Health Services an affiliation with Carle Health. This role works closely with the region's President, President of Trillium Place, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Executive Directors to provide leadership for system-wide efforts to continuously improve the quality and safety of care. This position leads the organization to achieve outstanding performance on key nationally standardized metrics of quality and safety. This position directs, plans, and implements the Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Safety Plan, Accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in NursingMaster's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (preferred)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire.CPHQ Certification within 1 yr. of hire
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership and improvement experience working in an integrated hospital system, with direct oversight of interdisciplinary teams with demonstrated positive impact across quality and patient safety.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEExcellent understanding of current trends and issues in the professional practices of multiple disciplines.Effective leadership skillsAbility to prioritize multiple demands, and in-depth patient care knowledge.Outstanding listening, interpersonal relationship building, and problem-solving skillsExceptional level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work on highly sensitive and confidential projectsAble to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to complete projects successfully on time and within budgetKnowledge of current trends and best practices in healthcare quality improvement and patient safetyHighly developed skills using personal computer tools including MS Office
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develops the organizational Quality/PI plan stepsImplements plan across the organization to assure a systematic, consistent approach to PI across the continuum.Develop and implement strategies to integrate quality management plan and indicators within the organizationFacilitates reporting of performance improvement activity through a variety of channels including Leadership Team, Clinical Council, Medical Staff Departments/Committees, etc.Evaluates quality and patient safety indicators in appropriate steering committees, departments, councils, etc.Serves as educator, facilitator, and internal quality consultant to the Board, Executive team, Quality Council, Medical Staff, clinical implementation teams and departments throughout the region.Collaborate with leaders and clinical staff to develop, implement, monitor, and champion performance improvement processes and policies related to key patient safety issues.Oversees the collection and dispersion of information related to patient safety through monitoring and reporting performance relative to patient safety indicators.Fosters a culture within Carle Health and Trillium Place that promotes prevention, detection, and resolution of conduct that does not conform to established standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical and business policies.Directs, plans, and coordinates organizational wide compliance with current standards of DNV, TJC, IDPH, SUPR, BOP, and other regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance or active progress towards compliance; serves as primary contact.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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Department:
Compliance - CMHUsual Schedule:
Mon - Fri; 8-5pmRegions:
Carle FoundationOn Call Requirements:
NoJob Category:
ProfessionalWork Location:
Methodist Medical CenterEmployment Type:
Full - TimeJob Post ID:
46494Experience Requirements:
5 - 7 Years
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The Director Quality - West Region serves as a highly visible champion of quality and safety throughout the West regional hospitals and Trillium Place, a not-for-profit organization for Behavioral Health Services an affiliation with Carle Health. This role works closely with the region's President, President of Trillium Place, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Executive Directors to provide leadership for system-wide efforts to continuously improve the quality and safety of care. This position leads the organization to achieve outstanding performance on key nationally standardized metrics of quality and safety. This position directs, plans, and implements the Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Safety Plan, Accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in NursingMaster's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (preferred)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire.CPHQ Certification within 1 yr. of hire
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership and improvement experience working in an integrated hospital system, with direct oversight of interdisciplinary teams with demonstrated positive impact across quality and patient safety.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEExcellent understanding of current trends and issues in the professional practices of multiple disciplines.Effective leadership skillsAbility to prioritize multiple demands, and in-depth patient care knowledge.Outstanding listening, interpersonal relationship building, and problem-solving skillsExceptional level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work on highly sensitive and confidential projectsAble to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to complete projects successfully on time and within budgetKnowledge of current trends and best practices in healthcare quality improvement and patient safetyHighly developed skills using personal computer tools including MS Office
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develops the organizational Quality/PI plan stepsImplements plan across the organization to assure a systematic, consistent approach to PI across the continuum.Develop and implement strategies to integrate quality management plan and indicators within the organizationFacilitates reporting of performance improvement activity through a variety of channels including Leadership Team, Clinical Council, Medical Staff Departments/Committees, etc.Evaluates quality and patient safety indicators in appropriate steering committees, departments, councils, etc.Serves as educator, facilitator, and internal quality consultant to the Board, Executive team, Quality Council, Medical Staff, clinical implementation teams and departments throughout the region.Collaborate with leaders and clinical staff to develop, implement, monitor, and champion performance improvement processes and policies related to key patient safety issues.Oversees the collection and dispersion of information related to patient safety through monitoring and reporting performance relative to patient safety indicators.Fosters a culture within Carle Health and Trillium Place that promotes prevention, detection, and resolution of conduct that does not conform to established standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical and business policies.Directs, plans, and coordinates organizational wide compliance with current standards of DNV, TJC, IDPH, SUPR, BOP, and other regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance or active progress towards compliance; serves as primary contact.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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