| Carondelet Health Network is committed to providing Southern Arizonans with a full spectrum of high-quality, cost-efficient health care. Our top priority is improving the health of all those we serve, and has been serving and caring for the Tucson and Southern Arizona community for over 130 years. We invite you to share in this commitment. No matter what position you seek, your experience, skills and compassion are greatly valued. We count on the strengths of each individual to bring our mission of care to the patients and families of Southern Arizona.
St. Mary�s Hospital, a member of the Carondelet Health Network, is Southern Arizona�s longest continuously operating hospital, and one of Tucson�s and the region�s top medical centers.
St. Mary�s is recognized as a destination hospital for the most modern and minimally-invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, unique and personalized cancer treatment, and emergency care. Home of the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute and The Breast Center, St. Mary�s Hospital offers every patient individualized care, personal attention by compassionate caregivers, and the finest team of physicians and surgeons available in the region.
Summary
The individual in this position is a key member of the hospital management team, provides leadership and oversight to the strategic development and implementation of the quality and patient safety programs (performance improvement, patient safety, and accreditation) with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing the managerial and operational activities of the infrastructure required to support these services.
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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.
Responsibilities
This individual�s responsibilities include the following activities:
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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.
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in patient 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 state of practice or policy. , CPHQ or eligible to take exam within two years of employment.
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Job: Managers and Directors Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona Facility: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days
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