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Job Description
Senior Director of Nursing Quality
41165BR
41165BR
Position Description
Manages and directs the day to day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.
Major/Essential Functions- Spearhead the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, integrating utilization and risk management to elevate care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Champion a culture of quality by training and mentoring clinical and operational teams on CQI, Quality Assurance (QA) standards, and industry best practices.
- Lead organization-wide quality and compliance initiatives encompassing patient care, staff safety, infection control, disaster preparedness, and employee health programs.
- Design and implement targeted audit processes to uncover gaps in care and compliance, driving data-informed corrective action plans that enhance performance and outcomes.
- Serve as the key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring prompt resolution of quality concerns and consistent regulatory alignment.
- Monitor and maintain adherence to internal standards and external regulatory/accrediting requirements.
- Review medical records and documentation to assess care quality and identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare the annual CQI/QA report and maintain the central repository for Managed Care audit documentation.
- Collect, analyze, and present quality data to meet both internal benchmarks and external reporting obligations.
- Partner with executive and regional leaders to evaluate trends, mitigate risks, and guide staff development based on audit insights and quality outcomes.
- Monitor utilization and service quality through diagnosis-related group (DRG) review, HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) quality measures, audits, and complaints. Follow through on complaints and identify corrective action that is required.
- Guide enhancements to core quality systems, including peer reviews, utilization management, and patient care evaluations.
- Support the Chief Nursing Officer in nursing compliance initiatives, including peer review oversight and regulatory board coordination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required with six years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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