Regional Director of Clinical and Regulatory Support

About the role

Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical and Regulatory Support for our Post-Acute hospitals. Based out of our corporate headquarters in Plano, this leadership role offers an outstanding work environment and a vibrant company culture.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinical and quality initiatives for owned, managed, and consulting facilities by providing support to field CNO's and DQMs
• Serves as the infection control specialist for post-acute services and is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating a consistent approach to infection prevention and control
• Supports Regulatory compliance and provides regulatory support for owned, managed and consulting facilities
• Serves as a lead for mock surveys
• Serves in interim CNO and DQM roles as requested by the VP Clinical Services
• Provides Quality Reporting oversight focused on timely and accurate reporting
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by VP Clinical Services Post Acute
• Supports and applies core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence in the performance of job functions
• Upholds and supports the company's mission, vision, goals, and objectives
• Complies with CHC policies and procedures
• Actively committed to the quality of patient care, treatment and services
• Actively committed to providing excellent customer service
• Strives to meet or exceed expectations in the performance of job functions and duties

Requirements

• BS in Nursing or equivalent degree is required
• A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital clinical practice and five (5) years as CNO and or DQM
• Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing or related profession
• HCAP certification
• Experience working with multi-site locations is highly desirable
• Experience as an infection control coordinator or specialist
• Long-term Acute Care Experience Required

Skills And Knowledge

• Must have physical mobility to travel up to 75% of work time
• The visual, hearing, and mobility acuity and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to drive at least 3 uninterrupted hours
• Ability to travel via airplane
• Requires physical coordination to use a keyboard or keypad on a regular basis
• Ability to conduct business by phone
• Regularly required to talk and hear, and vision to include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, stoops and kneels
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Mental stress due to high volume of workload and tight deadlines
• Ability to assist hospitals in enhancing a quality environment, positive clinical outcomes, operational productivity management, and a high level of patient, physician and employee satisfaction
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical, financial and operational data
• Proficient knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and the ability to assist hospitals in meeting standards and prepare for surveys
• Proficient knowledge of CMS Quality Reporting requirements
• Proficient knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control practices
• Communicates well verbally in both formal and informal formats
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from CHC corporate staff members, clinical and medical staff, Board members, facility leaders, and co-workers
• Works with people in such a manner as to build cooperation and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Assists with the identification of difficult operational and clinical care issues and promotes resolution thereof
• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent project management, time management
• Current driver's license and good driving record

Benefits

• A comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources and other benefits