Director of Quality - Howard University Hospital

Company: Adventist HealthCare
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Howard University HospitalIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Director of Quality to work at Howard University Hospital who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Director of Quality plans, implements and directs activities that support Howard University Hospital's quality and safety activities to ensure overall performance excellence in the maintenance of accreditation and licensure. Serves as the internal consultant and resource in continuous improvement, the on-site survey coordinator, and as a liaison between the organization and its accreditation and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

--- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, or a related field

--- Master's degree and leadership experience is strongly preferred.

--- Five or more years of relevant experience

Core Competencies:

--- Working knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, evaluation techniques, facilitation, and data management skills.

--- Knowledge of statistical data analysis and principles of research.

--- Ability to train others effectively.

--- Ability to work in a consultative and advisory capacity to managers and senior management.

--- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and personal computers.

--- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and show respect for privacy.

--- Ability to handle issues of confidentiality.

--- Creativity and flexibility in problem solving.

--- Competence in both oral and written English.

--- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the general public.

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

--- Work life balance through non rotating shifts

--- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

--- Free Employee parking

--- Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, PTO and 403B retirement plan with matching and 3 year vesting)

--- 100% Coverage for inpatient care - at Adventist HealthCare facilities

--- 100% Coverage for urgent care nationwide - after copay

Join the Howard University Hospital team today! Apply now to be considered.Work Schedule:

Full-time

Tobacco Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine use.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine). Those testing positive for cotinine are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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