We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Quality and Risk Management to lead our quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives. This full-time position is based onsite at our hospital in Beckley, WV.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing leadership, particularly in acute care settings, and will have a proven track record in quality program implementation, regulatory compliance, and performance enhancement.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for hospital-wide Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs. Develop, implement, and monitor quality initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and compliance performance. Oversee patient safety programs, including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and event reporting workflows. Drive process improvements aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards. Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections. Monitor quality indicators and performance dashboards, preparing leadership reports and action plans. Collaborate with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen the safety culture and mitigate risks. Support investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective action planning related to clinical events. Required Qualifications:
Active West Virginia RN License (required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (required) Previous Quality experience (required) 5+ years as an RN in Acute Care (required) Strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to lead quality initiatives across departments. Core Skills:
Quality Improvement leadership Risk Management and patient safety programs Acute care clinical expertise Regulatory compliance and audit readiness Incident investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) Performance improvement and reporting Strong decision-making and leadership presence
Provide leadership for hospital-wide Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs. Develop, implement, and monitor quality initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and compliance performance. Oversee patient safety programs, including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and event reporting workflows. Drive process improvements aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards. Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections. Monitor quality indicators and performance dashboards, preparing leadership reports and action plans. Collaborate with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen the safety culture and mitigate risks. Support investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective action planning related to clinical events. Required Qualifications:
Active West Virginia RN License (required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (required) Previous Quality experience (required) 5+ years as an RN in Acute Care (required) Strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to lead quality initiatives across departments. Core Skills:
Quality Improvement leadership Risk Management and patient safety programs Acute care clinical expertise Regulatory compliance and audit readiness Incident investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) Performance improvement and reporting Strong decision-making and leadership presence