• Quality and Accreditation Manager

    Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (Newberry, MI)


    502 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI, USA | Full Time

     

    Serving Luce County and the surrounding area since 1965, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital is DNV Accredited, Critical Access Hospital. As one of the most technologically advanced, up-to-date diagnostic centers in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, we are able to provide a wide range of services. Our team places a high value on compassion, customer service, quality, respect, teamwork, and are dedicated to growing a healthier community.

     

    Located in Newberry, MI, not only do we have numerous lakes and an abundance of wildlife and historical sites, but a number of recreational activities available throughout the year including: hiking, golfing, swimming, biking, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, and more. We offer the economic and social advantages of a rural lifestyle while providing an opportunity to contribute to improving the quality of life in our community.

     

    Position: Quality and Accreditation Manager

     

    Job Status: Full Time; Monday - Friday, occasional weekend

    Required Skills:

    + Self-motivated, critical thinker with initiative and ability to proactively identify opportunities and take action

    + Highly organized with the ability to handle simultaneous multiple assignments and frequent interruptions

    + Must be able to collaborate with various teams to implement quality initiatives and address quality-related concerns

    + Responsible for the development of departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives

    + Responsible for DNV hospital compliance and coordinating accreditation activities to enhance the quality of patient care

    + Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the quality management system are implemented and maintained; planning, implementing, and managing quality improvement

    + Responsible for leadership of the internal audit program to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement

    + Responsible for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to address any issues

    + Responsible for promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement

    + Acts as occasional RN supervisor in long term care

    + Assists Infection Preventionist with data collection and reporting

    Qualifications:

    + Three to five years of experience in a healthcare setting with exposure to quality management or accreditation standards

    + RN license (in good standing for the State of Michigan)

     

    Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

     

    Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.