Business Performance Management, Cardiology, Community Health, Content Management Systems (CMS), Data Management, Data Quality, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Leadership, Legal, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Surgical Procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
Worcester, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
The individual in this position is a key member of the hospital management team, and 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. 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. 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 requirements for the DCQI position other duties as assigned. Required Education: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree inpatient care related field Experience: 5 years experience in QA/PI Certification: 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. Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital 1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team! $61.58 - $95.44 Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experiencea25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b
About the Company
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Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.