Chief Quality Officer - Healthcare Administration

Community Health Systems - Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Chief Quality Officer - Healthcare Administration

Position: CQO

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Pay: Competitive Pay

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City: Huntsville

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement the hospital’s performance improvement plan, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards.
Serve as the quality liaison between hospital departments, medical staff, performance improvement committees, and administration.
Chair the performance improvement committee, leading quality initiatives and ensuring compliance with JC and other accreditation standards.
Act as the primary contact for JC-related activities, including surveys, applications, and correspondence, to maintain continuous regulatory compliance.
Provide education to hospital staff and medical teams on quality standards, performance improvement methodologies, and regulatory updates.
Conduct in-service education programs on OSHA, CDC, and JC requirements to enhance staff knowledge of regulatory standards.
Maintain thorough records of performance improvement activities and ensure accurate documentation for regulatory reviews.
Update hospital staff on regulatory changes and communicate new quality initiatives effectively.
Serve as a resource to all departments, providing guidance on quality and performance improvement challenges.
Lead the JC Task Force to ensure ongoing compliance and accreditation readiness.
Oversee medical staff performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
Stay informed on industry best practices by reviewing professional journals and sharing relevant updates with staff.
Perform other duties as assigned while adhering to all hospital policies and standards.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Expertise in quality improvement methodologies
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Accreditation standards knowledge
Strong leadership and communication skills
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics

Preferred Skills

In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations
Focus on patient safety and performance improvement

Requirements

Experience: 5-7 years of direct experience in nursing, quality management, performance improvement, or a related field. 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, quality management, or performance improvement. 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting (preferred).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Quality, or a related field (preferred).

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