Lewis-Gale Medical Center
Director Quality
Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, us, 24155
DescriptionThis position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Quality you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.Benefits
LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director Quality where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides direction for the hospital wide Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Program including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Provides oversight for Medical Staff QA/PI program including coordinating peer review activities and ensuring availability and assessment of comparative quality data as available for credentialing activities.Serves as an internal consultant to all departments related to accrediting and regulatory requirements including TJC, CMS, State hospital licensure, and state/local health department surveys. Ensures continual survey readiness activities by providing ongoing educational opportunities for staff, medical staff, and management staff.Completes QA/PI reporting requirements according to facility wide PI plan. Presents data accurately, appropriately, and timely to Senior Leadership, Medical Staff, and Board of Trustees. Ensures data is disseminated and explained to relevant hospital staff for cross-departmental coordination of PI activities.Provides direction for internal quality initiative activities and ensures all deadlines are met including third party payer incentive plans, Leapfrog, Hospital Quality Alliance (CMS), and Virginia Health Quality Center collaboratives. Ensure participation in all HCA recommended quality initiatives not included above.Responsible for preparation and management of the capital and operational budget for Quality and other assigned departments. Ensures direct reports have current job descriptions, employee evaluations and current policy & procedures as applicable.Oversees quality measurement, public reporting, and pay-for-performance programs and initiatives, holding staff and departments accountable for achieving performance goals.Coordinates closely with clinical information technology and health information management to achieve organizational goals. Promotes a culture of safety, high-reliability, patient and staff engagement, and performance excellence.EXPERIENCERequired - Five years of current experience in nursing or relevant clinical area. Strong record of leadership, project management and collaboration. Demonstrated analytic and computer skills including use of statistical process control charts, with strong writing, problem solving, and communication skills.Preferred - Three years management experience with quality experience.Knowledgeable and experienced in Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA or other performance improvement methods, with record of successful improvement projects.EDUCATIONRequired - Current RN Licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing, or other state board while acquiring VA licensure, or other healthcare certification or licensure.Preferred - Specialty Certification, Masters Degree.LewisGale Medical Center
has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular careincluding the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Centeras well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Quality opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Quality you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.Benefits
LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director Quality where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides direction for the hospital wide Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Program including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Provides oversight for Medical Staff QA/PI program including coordinating peer review activities and ensuring availability and assessment of comparative quality data as available for credentialing activities.Serves as an internal consultant to all departments related to accrediting and regulatory requirements including TJC, CMS, State hospital licensure, and state/local health department surveys. Ensures continual survey readiness activities by providing ongoing educational opportunities for staff, medical staff, and management staff.Completes QA/PI reporting requirements according to facility wide PI plan. Presents data accurately, appropriately, and timely to Senior Leadership, Medical Staff, and Board of Trustees. Ensures data is disseminated and explained to relevant hospital staff for cross-departmental coordination of PI activities.Provides direction for internal quality initiative activities and ensures all deadlines are met including third party payer incentive plans, Leapfrog, Hospital Quality Alliance (CMS), and Virginia Health Quality Center collaboratives. Ensure participation in all HCA recommended quality initiatives not included above.Responsible for preparation and management of the capital and operational budget for Quality and other assigned departments. Ensures direct reports have current job descriptions, employee evaluations and current policy & procedures as applicable.Oversees quality measurement, public reporting, and pay-for-performance programs and initiatives, holding staff and departments accountable for achieving performance goals.Coordinates closely with clinical information technology and health information management to achieve organizational goals. Promotes a culture of safety, high-reliability, patient and staff engagement, and performance excellence.EXPERIENCERequired - Five years of current experience in nursing or relevant clinical area. Strong record of leadership, project management and collaboration. Demonstrated analytic and computer skills including use of statistical process control charts, with strong writing, problem solving, and communication skills.Preferred - Three years management experience with quality experience.Knowledgeable and experienced in Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA or other performance improvement methods, with record of successful improvement projects.EDUCATIONRequired - Current RN Licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing, or other state board while acquiring VA licensure, or other healthcare certification or licensure.Preferred - Specialty Certification, Masters Degree.LewisGale Medical Center
has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular careincluding the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Centeras well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Quality opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.