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Position Summary
An amazing opportunity has just opened up for a Director of Quality based at French Hospital Medical Center, a 98 bed hospital located in San Luis Obispo. Come bask in 315 days of sunshine along the beautiful Central Coast of California, enjoy the many vineyards in the heart of wine-country, shop the local farmer's market, and so much more!
*Responsibilities*
Position Summary
An amazing opportunity has just opened up for a Director of Quality based at French Hospital Medical Center, a 98 bed hospital located in San Luis Obispo. Come bask in 315 days of sunshine along the beautiful Central Coast of California, enjoy the many vineyards in the heart of wine-country, shop the local farmer's market, and so much more!
In this role, you will design, coordinate, implement and manage the Performance Improvement (PI) plan and identify opportunities to implement evidence-based practices to improve patient care and patient outcomes. You will provide leadership in defining, implementing and integrating quality, safety, service and efficiency strategies into the plans, policies, and organizational processes that affect the organization’s operations and strategic direction.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and desire to help shape healthcare in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):
- Relocation assistance.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
- Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
- 23 days PTO accrued annually.
- 12 days Sick Leave accrued annually.
*Required Education and Experience: *
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required, or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management responsibility in a health care setting, two (2) of which is related to managing an acute care organization’s Quality Improvement Program, required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical, patient care experience or equivalent required.
- Current State License in a clinical field required. Five (5) years’ experience in Quality Management can be used in lieu of state license.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM), or Certificate of Professional Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CPQPS) within 2 years of employment is required.
- Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
- Experience developing and implementing clinical, service and operational process improvement initiatives, both small and large scale.
- Knowledge and expertise in specific performance improvement/CQI methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN).
- Current knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements for acute and ambulatory care services (e.g. state, federal, local regulations; Joint Commission, etc.).
- Experience with the event reporting process, root cause analyses, and event investigation/review.
- Experience with patient compliant/grievance investigations and prompt resolution.
- Ability to manage collaboratively and coaches others to achieve optimal performance; delegate effectively; praise/reward contributions; define clear roles and responsibilities; set goals and lead initiatives; adjust plans as necessary.
- Ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations.
- Ability to identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas,
French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go (here)( Community. One Mission. One California.)( Range*
$62.51 - $90.64 /hour
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Quality Assurance and Health Care ProviderIndustries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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