EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required Master's degree in a health-related field preferredLicenses/Certifications Current Registered Nurse license required Must meet licensure requirements within time frame required by facility policy Basic Life Support (BCLS) required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred Certification in specialty area of practice highly recommendedExperienceMinimum of five years of healthcare experience with at least three years in progressive management Experience in quality, case management, infection prevention, risk management, or accreditation required Experience in leading hospital or system-level accreditation processes strongly preferredAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryThe Director of Quality Management is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight of quality-related functions that may include Accreditation, Infection Prevention, Employee Health, Service Quality, and Clinical Outcomes. This position works collaboratively with hospital leadership, physicians, staff, and external agencies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and safe healthcare delivery. The Director manages and interprets clinical data, supports compliance with regulatory standards, and drives continuous performance improvement throughout the facility.Essential FunctionsLeads development and implementation of departmental goals, plans, and standards in alignment with organizational strategyDirects departmental operations including staffing, budget, and performance improvementOversees internal and external audits and regulatory readinessCoordinates complaint management and service recovery effortsCollaborates with executive leadership and medical staff on strategic quality initiativesServes as subject matter expert to the Board of Trustees and other stakeholdersUses benchmarking and evidence-based practices to guide improvements in patient carePrepares professional reports and communicates findings to all levels of the organizationIntegrates data and analytics into clinical and administrative decision-makingLeads committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and qualityKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsStrong analytical, organizational, and leadership skillsAdvanced knowledge of accreditation standards and quality methodologiesEffective interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyCompetence in statistical analysis, systems thinking, and change managementFrequent sitting, keyboarding, and data analysisOccasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 25 lbsManual dexterity required for operating office equipmentHospital environment with exposure to clinical areasMay involve occasional exposure to infectious or hazardous materials with proper precautionsFrequent interaction with internal staff and external agencies