Quality Improvement Director

SALMON VNA

& Hospice - 3.5 Milford, MA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Loan repayment program Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Home care experience Nursing Quality records maintenance Management Defect resolution root cause analysis Medicare Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License Hospice experience Maintaining patient confidentiality Healthcare Administration CMS Master's degree in nursing Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Care documentation Master's degree Quality reports Quality control data reporting CMS regulatory compliance Healthcare administration Analysis skills Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Quality risk management Public Health Medicare regulations Clinical performance metrics Clinical program data analysis Project management experience in healthcare Clinical documentation Full Job Description SALMON Home Care has begun the search for our next Quality Improvement Director as we prepare for a transition in this important leadership role. The Quality Improvement Director is expected to: Maintain an effective and ongoing QAPI program. Ensure identified quality concerns are appropriately investigated, addressed, and monitored. Provide leadership with meaningful and timely quality performance information. Promote continuous survey readiness and regulatory compliance. Demonstrate measurable progress toward established quality goals. Maintain accurate documentation of quality and performance improvement activities. Foster a culture of patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Quality Management, or a related healthcare field required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred. Current Massachusetts RN license preferred when the position includes responsibilities requiring clinical nursing judgment. Experience Minimum of three to five years of healthcare experience, preferably within home health, hospice, post-acute care, or another Medicare-certified healthcare setting. Previous experience in quality improvement, QAPI, clinical management, compliance, risk management, or healthcare operations strongly preferred. Home health quality and regulatory experience strongly preferred. Experience with CMS regulations, survey preparation, clinical record review, performance improvement, and corrective action planning preferred. Leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of quality improvement principles and performance improvement methodologies. Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and regulatory requirements applicable to Medicare-certified home health agencies. Understanding of home health clinical documentation and interdisciplinary care processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality, clinical, and operational data. Ability to identify trends, determine root causes, and develop effective corrective action plans. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate findings professionally and effectively with staff and leadership. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proficiency with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office applications, and quality reporting systems. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. If you're looking for a career that's transformative for you and those you serve, then you've come to the right place. You can develop your career and your capabilities at SALMON while you support and care for our patients. We encourage you to reach out and understand the opportunities that await with stable staffing, a great reputation and wonderful career experience. Our staff are there to support our patients and their families as much as possible in their daily lives. SALMON Health and Retirement offers a generous tuition reimbursement program for nursing-related programs and other degree programs relevant to your role. Your career goals are our goals, too. The right benefits can make your life better. We want you to feel seen, heard, valued and cared for, which is why we offer competitive wages, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, wellness perks, generous paid holidays and paid time off, free tickets to sporting events, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and more. #INDVNA Education Required Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.