Market Director, Risk Management and Quality (RN) New

Market Director, Risk Management and Quality
Job Type: Full-time 
 

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities sthealthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more...

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Market position is responsible for ensuring that the facilities Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital are in compliance with TJC, state, and federal standards. This market position has oversight responsibility for all regulatory body surveys, i.e., TJC, State Licensing Review, and CMS Validation surveys. This includes staying current with TJC standards, educating facility staff about TJC standards, and preparing the facility for TJC accreditation surveys. This market position is responsible for planning and implementing the performance improvement program. This position will oversee the organization's comprehensive insurance and risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standard. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education


Required Skills

•  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

Certifications: 

Basic Life Support (BLS) required 30 days from hire date

 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferred 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Required Licenses [Kentucky, United States] 

Registered Nurse Must have Valid Kentucky RN License OR compact state

Skills and Abilities:

Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Moderate Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.

Complex Communication -- Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others. 

Varied Business Problems -- Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situa-tion. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent and practices. 

Department Specific -- Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

Functional Independent Judgement -- Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others. 

Project Planning/Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project over-sight, and resource allocation.

EEOC Statement

"Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.