Quality Director

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Quality Director, who is responsible for participating as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operations of the quality department. 

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Related field (minimum)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years hospital experience
• Two years of management experience 

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Joint Commission standards and survey process
• Ability to clearly formulate and articulate concepts and ideas within small or large groups
• Conflict resolution, critical analysis, stress management, and leadership skills needed
  
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of human resources and financial management 
• Knowledge of Risk Management procedures. medical staff credentialing, performance improvement, and Infection Control/Employee Health

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recommends and assists with the formulation, development, and review of departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis. 
• Prepares directives, guidelines, and information on various components of the Quality Management Program for dissemination within the hospital in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for preparing form interacting with, and responding to regulatory agencies.
• Facilities all Performance Improvement (PI) Projects, and works with Medical Staff Coordinator in maintenance of documentation associated with those team processes. 
• Assesses information collected from PI processes in order to identify important problems. trends, for improvement opportunities. 
• Oversees the development/revisions to the Performance Improvement Program to include the evaluation of data.
• Ensures adequacy of data collection, reporting, and analysis of various hospital departments and coordinates the dissemination of pertinent information, as needed. 
• Reports all Performance Improvement processes to the MEC on a quarterly basis.  
• Evaluates the PI Process annually, taking action on trends noted, and reporting results as needed. 
• Facilitates hospital-wide The Joint Commission standards and other regulatory compliance. 
• Cooperates with directors and manager in planning, implementing, and education on Performance Improvement and The Joint Commission standards. 

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!