Director Of Quality Jobs

Overview

Responsible for leading the practice of quality, including development and implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement plans, protocols, materials and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of HCHB and company operations impacted by quality.
• Communicates effectively and frequently with clinical practice team on performance and progress toward company and regional quality goals, significant findings, problems, and changes in practice or policy.
• Provides frequent and accurate accounting for areas of quality risk.
• Keeps abreast of all industry best practices and CMS guidelines.
• Identifies performance metrics, monitors outcomes, and provides education and consultation for regional support staff and leadership in order to keep abreast of industry best practices.
• Serves as a quality specialist resource for the company and specifically for the regional clinical support team.
• Supports regional recognition programs for quality outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains quality systems and makes data driven decisions regarding improvement and focus for wound care.
• Routinely submits statistical, outcome and trend reports to include, but not be limited to, Stars, value based purchasing, HHCAHPS, hospitalization rates, quality events and survey results.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive change and influence without authority.
• Two (2+) years' management experience in a home health company.
• Current, unencumbered state license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist OR Master's level degree or higher.
• Multi-site and remote management experience.
• Strong computer and software skills. Ability to utilize advanced technical equipment such as digital imagery programs.
• Five (5+) years' experience working in a clinical care setting with at least three of those years in a home health setting.
• OASIS certification - COS-C or HCS-O required within 3 months of hire.

• Experience in large scale program development and staff education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency staff, therapists, clinical managers, directors of operations, and other members of the health care team.