Registered Nurse - Director of Quality  
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Description:
General Summary: The Director of Quality Management oversees the departmental functions of all quality management services in the hospital including Risk Management, Performance Improvement, Medical Staff Credentialing, Patient Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Health, and Infection Control. The Director implements the JCAHO Performance Improvement Program through an ongoing program that objectively and systematically monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursues opportunities to improve patient care, and assists in the resolution of problems that are identified. The Director is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and activities to ensure individualized, patient- centered health care for all patient populations admitted to the Hospital.
Patient Population: Has contact with patients in a non-clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.
Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Quality Director competency checklist.
2. Works with the Medical Staff and Administration to assure compliance with all regulatory agencies, Medical Staff, and related committees regarding Quality Management requirements.
3. Provides support to the Medical Executive Committee and serves on or chairs hospital support committees. Coordinates Quality Management Department interactions with other hospital departments.
4. Develops and manages programs for risk elimination and risk control with emphasis on increased quality of patient care and medical services.
5. Administers the overall Patient Safety/Risk Management/ Workers’ Compensation Programs.
6. Plans, develops, and maintains the Infection Control Program; initiates review/revision of Infection Control policies and procedures.
Requirements
Experience:
1. Minimum three years progressive clinical and/or administrative experience in a hospital with quality focus.
2. Prior supervisory or management experience in a related healthcare field.
Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; graduate of an approved registered nurse program preferred
Licensure/Certification: Current clinical license in state where currently practicing preferred
  Benefits:
LifeCare is committed to providing employees excellent wages and benefits in addition to a satisfying career opportunity.
Because we are a growing national company, we can offer opportunities for relocation or travel. And our growth offers exciting career paths for those interested in leadership roles.
Our benefit line-up includes:
    * Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health—$250 or $500 deductible
    * Prescription drug coverage
    * Vision coverage through the Vision Service Plan
    * CIGNA Dental—HMO/PPO option
    * Medical FSA / Dependent Care FSA
    * $50,000 company paid life insurance and AD&D
    * Employee assistance program
    * Optional: Child life insurance, spouse life and AD&D, Metlife LTD, Metlife STD
    * Tuition reimbursement
    * Matching 401K
    * Generous paid time off
    * Monthly critical care courses
    * Group purchasing benefits: Cingular, Sprint, Verizon, Dell, United Van Lines, Software Spectrum, Hertz, GE