Director Clinical Quality Fulltime Days
Tenet Healthcare
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
The DCQI provides leadership in the promotion of a Culture of Safety, effective use of performance improvement methodologies and data integrity, validity and reliability.
This position serves as the liaison with The Joint Commission, CMS and other pertinent regulatory agencies and oversees the organization's continuous survey readiness processes.
The DCQI works collaboratively with the Medical Staff to promote evidence-based quality and safety, patient-focused care aimed at optimal patient outcomes.
The DCQI is responsible for ensuring the quality improvement goals are aligned and support organizational goals and priorities.ResponsibilitiesThis individual's responsibilities include the following activities:
- Responsible for leading the Quality / Performance Improvement activities across the hospital.
- Integration of the Quality / Performance Improvement Program activities for the Medical and Hospital-wide Staff.
- Data management and reporting for Quality / Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Oversight of Quality / Performance Improvement department and staff.
- Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including the minimum necessary requirements for the DCQI position.
- Other duties as assigned.
a) Responsible for leading the Quality / Performance Improvement activities across the hospital.
b) Integration of the Quality / Performance Improvement Program activities for the Medical and Hospital-wide Staff.
c) Data management and reporting for Quality / Performance Improvement initiatives.
d) Oversight of Quality / Performance Improvement department and staff.
e) Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including the minimum requirements for the DCQI position.
f) other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Education:Required: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree inpatient care related field Experience:Required: 5 years experience in QA/PI Certifications:Required: Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice or policy., CPHQ or eligible to take the exam within two years of employment. Physical Demands:About Us: Who We AreWe are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.About the Team: Careers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.