LifePoint Health

Director of Quality Management (DQM)

LifePoint Health$200K — $230K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN or BS/BA required.
  • Registered Nurse with current state licensure preferred; clinical license required.
  • Minimum two years of experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting required, with supervisory experience preferred.
  • Preferred certifications by APIC and NAHCQ.
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
  • Strong skills in planning, coordinating, and evaluating PI activities; effective communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee a comprehensive Continuous Quality Performance Improvement program.
  • Measure and assess performance through data collection and analysis.
  • Enhance processes and systems for improved performance.
  • Direct and report on risk management and patient safety services.
  • Investigate adverse outcomes to improve processes and systems.
  • Foster a blame-free culture to encourage risk reduction reporting.
  • Educate on Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans available.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, along with paid family leave and PTO.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, plus loan assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness, including free gym memberships.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to a brand new facility equipped with the latest technology.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full Time, Days

More about our team

El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Quality Management who excels in this role:

  • Provides leadership and oversight of a comprehensive, efficient and integrated organization wide Continuous Quality Performance Improvement program. 
  • Measures and assesses performance through collection, analyses, and trending of data. 
  • Focuses on processes and systems to improve performance. 
  • Directs, facilitates, and reports on all aspects of services relating to risk management and patient safety. 
  • Investigates factors contributing to adverse outcomes in order to improve processes and systems. 
  • Encourages reporting on risk reduction strategies in an atmosphere which minimizes blame or retaliation. Fosters environment to reduce unanticipated adverse events and/or outcomes. 
  • Responsible for education of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement and additional hospital-wide education and training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

 

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Education: BSN or BS/BA required. 
  • Registered Nurse with current state licensure highly preferred. Clinical license required.
  • Experience: Two years of experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Additional requirements: Certification preferred by APIC (American Practitioners of Infection Control), and NAHCQ (National Association of Health Care Quality).
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate PI activities, effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in basic computer skills required.
  • Working knowledge of staff development and the educational process, quality improvement, infection control/employee health, and safety/risk management standards.

 

About Us 
El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Sunnyvale community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. 

Salary Range: $200,000-$230,000 per year

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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