Interim Quality Director | RN Required | Hospital | Illinois

Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car Or Mileage | Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support

Illinois

• 3+ month assignment
• 150-bed, TJC Accredited facility
• Reports to a highly supportive Chief of Quality
• Manages and develops a team of 4 FTEs, ensuring effective utilization of resources and maintaining high-performance standards
• Coordinates preparation for The Joint Commission's triennial survey as well as any potential "for cause" surveys
• Develops and implements action plans to address identified quality and safety issues
• Provides strategic leadership for Quality/Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Patient Experience initiatives
• Delivers expert guidance on TJC and IDPH requirements, driving continuous improvement in quality and safety standards
• Oversees clinical initiatives for critical areas such as Sepsis and Stroke management
• Act as a liaison between the hospital and federal, state, and accrediting bodies, ensuring regulatory compliance across the organization
• Leads the development, implementation, and annual review of the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Plan, submitting it to the Board of Directors for approval
• Administers the budget for the Quality department, ensuring operations remain within financial constraints
• Facilitate data collection and timely submission for The Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting bodies through selected vendors
• Monitors trends and analyzes performance improvement data, including medical staff peer review, reporting significant findings to appropriate committees and senior leadership
• Ensures organization-wide education on principles, tools, and concepts supporting performance improvement, patient and staff safety, and regulatory compliance

• Current Registered Nurse license (any state accepted)
• 5-10 years of experience in a quality director leadership role
• Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety preferred
• Training in Lean methodology and TeamSTEPPS is preferred
• Strong knowledge of TJC standards and IDPH regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and resolve conflicts effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
• Available to travel to the client site and work a full-time schedule, M - F, or as needed

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How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

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