OverviewSince 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
ResponsibilitiesCHI St. Alexius is looking for new Market Directoy Quality to join the team!The Hospital Quality Director with Market Responsibility role is primarily hospital focused and is a part-time role in the respective Market. Within the role of Market Director along with the duties of a Hospital Quality Director, the incumbent provides leadership in defining, implementing and integrating quality, safety, service and efficiency strategies into the plans, policies, and organizational processes that affect the organization’s operations and strategic direction in the overall management of the Market. Collaborates with other leadership team members in the common goal of standardization, integration and enhancement of the continuum of services available within the market’s designated clinical area(s). Supports the individual care sites within the Markets’ Performance Improvement Plans, which identify opportunities for improved patient care and outcomes and reductions in harm, with the implementation of evidence-based practices.Collaborates with the Regional Director of Patient Safety with the implementation of high reliability organizational processes within the Market. Oversees implementation and maintenance of system, regional and market standards for quality, performance improvement, peer review, and regulatory compliance across the continuum. Provides reporting as directed within the Market to the Community, Fiduciary, Hospital, JOA and other relevant governance Boards with delegated authority over patient care, quality and patient safety. Master’s Degree preferred. Experience in a matrix management environment involving integration of multiple entities is strongly desired.What You'll Do:
Provides leadership oversight and direction to the Market’s quality hospital leaders and to the individual hospital.
Collaborates with leaders responsible for centralized services (e.g. Home Health, Living Communities, Physician Enterprise) to develop and implement an integrated, standard approach to quality across the Market’s care continuum.
Supports the quality and patient safety committee(s) and improvement structure in the market, care sites and individual hospital.
Serves as a member or quality liaison to community partners and / or Joint Venture partners within the market service area.
Collaborates in the establishment of performance improvement goals annually with relevant stakeholders. Develops and implements processes and formats which support data collection, aggregation, analysis, and action planning. Assures clinical data is managed appropriately and disseminated to appropriate leadership staff. Includes both the market and individual hospital.
Provides leadership, direction and support in conjunction with the Regional Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety and the Director of Patient Safety of the development, implementation, oversight and maintenance of quality outcomes and goals across the continuum.
Collaborates with Managed Care leaders for pay for performance measures specific to the Market.
Participates in the national office and the regional initiatives and programs to mitigate risks in the market which have been identified at other healthcare facilities, resulting in reduced costs, a decrease in adverse patient events/outcomes and ultimately safer patient practices and care.
Facilitates the advancement of High Reliability Organizational work and patient safety efforts.
Collaborates with the Medical Staff and Regional/Organizational Leadership to develop and enhance safe patient care while achieving optimal outcomes, including the Market’s peer review program and ongoing and focused practitioner evaluation.
Has a matrix accountability relationship with the Market Chief Medical Officer.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science Degree or Equivalent in a related clinical discipline.
Minimum of 5 of healthcare experience with progressive management responsibility in an acute care setting including leading quality.
Experience leading quality, safety and performance improvement initiatives across the care continuum and an integrated delivery network.
Experience developing and implementing clinical, service and operational process improvement initiatives, both small and large scale.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM), or Certificate of Quality and Patient Safety (CPQPS) is required within two years of hire
Pay Range$1 - $375.25 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.