Regional Quality & Risk Director

The Regional Quality / Risk Director is

responsible for helping to create an environment and culture that

enables the region to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding

its goals, conveying the company's mission to all staff,

facilitating hospital accountability for their performance, and

motivating staff to improve their performance.

This position will support cultural diversity by ensuring that the

delivery of quality, equitable and culturally competent

patient-centered care is provided; and promoting and maintaining an

inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and

accepting of diversity.

Job Code : 100140

License

or Certification : - Licensed or Certified according to individual

state requirement Education, Training and Years of Experience : -

Bachelors degree in healthcare or related field preferred - Quality

and / or Risk Management experience including primary responsibility

for performance improvement activities, regulatory compliance,

conflict resolution, leadership and risk management activities

Machines, Equipment Used : - General office equipment such as

telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements : - Good visual acuity and ability to

communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability

push / pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting,

pushing and / or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the

transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance

may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are

undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to

withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to travel at

times involving evenings and weekends - Ability to reach, stoop,

bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and

in setting up and monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities : -

Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. -

Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet

deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work

independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions : -

Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional

outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and

body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work

under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity

Standards : - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to

hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be

required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night

shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on

religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - Will be

required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e.,

before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after

workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by

supervisor.