Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates as a member of the facilities management team in planning and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operations of the facilities nursing services within the framework of the objectives and policies established by facility and coordinates nursing services. In summary, is responsible for patient care, management, resource management and fiscal management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must have a current RN license
· CPR certification required
· Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
· Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
· Ability to work flexibly and positively with intermittent interruptions
· Prior nurse management in long term care/skilled nursing preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· To Assure resident safety
· Responsible for managing, directing and supervising nursing services
· Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the facility
· Assesses the quality of care rendered
· Helps development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control
· Helps in verifying employee credentials under his or her position control
· Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development
· Responsible for collaborating with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development
· Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a budgeted process for staffing and services rendered
· Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within goals of the facility
· Serves as spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the facility with professional nursing and related organizations
· Participates in appropriate meetings and committees
· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
· Uses appropriate work place behavior and adheres to dress code at all times
· Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
WORK SCHEDULE:
As assigned, including some weekends, holidays and evening; on call 24 hours; exempt position
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
BENEFITS: We believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.
Other benefits of the Director of Nursing role Insurance
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Vacation and Paid Time Off
· Paid Holidays
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