Job Title: Director Quality/Risk/Infection Control 

 
City Description: Albuquerque has a population between 650,000 and 800,000, or about 1/3 the population of New Mexico. The two greatest strengths of the city are its diversity and its proximity to the great outdoors. Albuquerque is very diverse and the cost of living is relatively low compared to other cities this size. The city has culture, diversity, and a fun loving atmosphere. The community is laid back in nature and the people are very friendly. The Sandia mountains border the east, where skiers and boarders enjoy the snow. People in Albuquerque are friendly and casual .

Facility Description:

The premiere hospital serving Rio Rancho and Albuquerque's West side. This facility provides 24-hour emergency care, fully equipped and expertly staffed operating rooms, and a medical pavilion with a multitude of outstanding medical specialties and services. This year we have added the West side's first 64-slice CT Scanner, digital mammography, two new digital X-Ray rooms and new MRI capability. With a full range of medical and surgical services, you're going to love our Hospital!

Number of employees: 362

• Licensed beds: 95

• Inpatient admissions in 2008: 2,570

• Outpatient visits in 2008: 18,282

• ED visits in 2008: 22,571

• Surgical cases in 2008: 3,503

• Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and ranked

in the top 4% for patient satisfaction

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Position Description:

 Clinical Quality Program Director is responsible for assisting with the analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical quality initiatives that promote clinical strategies.  The Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for identifying appropriate solutions for clinical initiatives in a timely manner and is actively involved in process redesign and re-engineering.  The Clinical Quality Program Director is responsible for participating in a cross functional team and facilitating the process to ensure project goals are met at its completion.

Experience Required: RN with CPHQ preferred. Leadership experience a must! Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.  Minimum of five years experience in clinical nursing or related field and three years quality improvement experience.  Project management, team leading and facilitation skills required.    Candidates must possess a high level of energy as well as a strong commitment to excellence and process improvement.  The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and ethical behaviors is required.  Self-motivation and professional attitudes are essential .  PC software skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, statistical process control applications, decision support systems, comparative and benchmarking skills, Visio, Power Point, Microsoft Project Manager skills preferred





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