Interim Director of Quality

Start date: as soon as possible.

About the role

An Interim Director of Quality is needed to lead the day-to-day operations of Quality, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management for a critical access hospital. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will oversee three direct reports. Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted resource to department leaders and hospital staff on quality and performance improvement initiatives, providing oversight of Quality, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management operations, ensuring the effective management of the organization's event reporting (YES Reports) process, strengthening and streamlining quality reporting efforts, collaborating with quality-related committees, and coaching and supporting department staff.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and approachable leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization. They will excel at coaching and mentoring staff, fostering accountability, and serving as a trusted resource for leaders and frontline teams. The successful candidate must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical. Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Quality, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management
• Serve as a trusted resource to department leaders and hospital staff on quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Provide oversight of Quality, Infection Prevention, and Risk Management operations
• Ensure effective management of the organization's event reporting (YES Reports) process
• Strengthen and streamline quality reporting efforts
• Collaborate with quality-related committees
• Coach and support department staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Registered Nurse license strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience leading hospital Quality, Performance Improvement, and Risk Management programs required
• Experience in a critical access hospital and Infection Prevention is preferred

The Community

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yellowstone National Park, located just a short drive away, offering world-class hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation.

Enjoy year-round outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, skiing, camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the surrounding mountains and wilderness.

Explore the vibrant downtown area featuring locally owned shops, restaurants, art galleries, and western heritage attractions.

Take advantage of easy access to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a nationally recognized museum complex celebrating western history, art, and culture.

Appreciate a welcoming community with stunning mountain scenery, abundant recreational opportunities, and an exceptional quality of life.

Pay

Compensation range: $150,000 to $160,000 annually. The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement benefits (varies by role)
• Tax management: withholdings handled, employer portion of FICA contributions paid
• Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered
• Bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense
• Rental car and comfortable lodging provided