Director of Quality and Education
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Quality and Education
Location: Nashville TN
Status: Full Time
SUMMARY The Director of Quality and Education provides direction oversight and integration of the organizations Quality Regulatory and Educational programs. This role directs the development and execution of Alives Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program ensures regulatory compliance with all local state and federal standards and advances organizational learning through comprehensive education and training initiatives. This position fosters a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement by aligning quality outcomes with innovative education programs for staff students providers patients and families. The Director collaborates across departments to ensure compliance support survey readiness enhance professional development and drive evidence-based care delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality & Regulatory Leadership
- Lead the organizations QAPI program including planning implementation monitoring and reporting
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and accreditation standards (CMS OIG TJC HIPAA state/federal).
- Direct regulatory readiness audits corrective action plans and survey follow-up.
- Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other performance improvement activities.
- Oversee service recovery monitoring infection prevention practices and family satisfaction survey processes.
- Partner with IT leadership to optimize data systems supporting quality reporting and outcomes measurement.
Education Training Leadership
- Design implement and oversee onboarding continuing education and professional development programs.
- Ensure educational programs meet accreditation requirements for continuing education credits.
- Expand the reach and reputation of Alive through innovative training strategies and community education.
- Provide direct teaching presentations and mentorship as appropriate.
- Assess training needs organization-wide and develop regulatory compliance education tools and resources.
Collaboration Organizational Development
- Partner with executive leadership to set strategic goals for quality and education.
- Support a culture of compliance continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop productive relationships with internal teams regulators accrediting bodies and external educational partners.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Active RN license required.
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
- 3-5 years hospice and palliative care experience required.
- CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in healthcare quality compliance or education.
- Demonstrated success in curriculum development program administration and performance improvemen
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Active RN license in the State of Tennessee.
Current drivers license and automobile insurance as required by state law
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Alive Hospice provides loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.
