Director, Quality Management

Portneuf Medical Center is the third largest employer in Pocatello with over 1,100 employees and nearly 200 on the physician medical staff. PMC has 231 acute care beds with multispecialties, we also host a 92-bed long term care facility and 22-bed well baby nursery. Operating since 1909, it is our people that have given this community the reputation for providing the finest health care. As our mission states, we provide quality, compassionate health care to the people of eastern Idaho in collaboration with other providers and community resources. We are dedicated to providing service excellence in all aspects of our organization with a philosophy to "exceed customer expectations."Job Description

Portneuf Medical Center is looking to relocate for this position to Pocatello, Idaho. Only individuals interested in relocating please apply



The Director, Quality Management will:
Identifies and disseminates information regarding compliance with Federal and State regulations and standards of the organization chosen to accredit the Medical Center; ensures that audits that demonstrate substantial compliance are completed on a timely basis and communicated appropriately.
Takes lead responsibility for coordination of the JCAHO survey process and pre-survey preparation.
Is accountable for overall quality management of areas of responsibility, ensuring that standards meet JCAHO and OSHA requirements, as well as hospital policies and state and federal legal requirements.
Serves as PMC’s Patient Safety Advocate, assisting in the identification and resolution of actual safety problems and proactive prevention of potential problems; responsible for successful completion of root cause analysis for sentinel events and FMEA and other processes that prevent patient safety problems.
Responsible for the successful operation of PMC quality committees; directs the preparation of agenda and meeting minutes for Quality Council, Performance Improvement Coordinating Committee and the five Medical Staff PI Committees specified in the PMC PI Plan.

Portneuf Medical Center is a 231-bed acute care community-owned hospital located in Pocatello, Idaho. The city of Pocatello is located in southeast Idaho with a population of just over 50,000. Nestled at 4,450 feet in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Pocatello enjoys a four-season climate, allowing outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, boating, hiking, rock-climbing, biking, and hunting. Pocatello has numerous parks, tennis courts, golf courses, bike lanes, jogging paths, a youth soccer program, hiking trails, a zoo, an aviary, an aquatic center, a 13-mile Green Belt, and a beautiful historic downtown district. A two-hour drive puts you on the doorstep of world-class resorts including Sun Valley, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, and Park City, and many scenic vacation spots such as Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Island Park, Bear Lake and more.



A short distance away, Salt Lake City and Boise offer metropolitan attractions such as theatre, symphony, sporting events, fine dining, and shopping.



Come join the Portneuf family, where you'll enjoy competitive compensation with excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, life insurance, relocation assistance, and much more! EOE M/F/V/DJob Requirements

The Director, Quality Management must possess the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
Three years or more of clinical experience, with at least two years in a management position.
Experience in preparation of a JCAHO survey and other regulatory standards preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, an in-depth knowledge of quality and risk management principles and practice, knowledge of state and federal regulations, the ability to present information effectively to senior management and to employee groups, and basic to intermediate computer skills.