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The CompanySince 1951, this rural hospital has served residents of Southeast Iowa. Today, building upon the organization’s rich history as a provider of choice, services have expanded to meet the dynamic needs of a growing population. The hospital has opened clinics, recruited specialists, and affiliated with other organizations to bring world class care to patients, empowering residents in the service area to live their best lives.Beyond competitive compensation and benefits, this organization offers team members professional development opportunities, opportunity for horizontal and vertical growth, and the opportunity to work within a culture of performance and continuous improvement alongside industry leaders in an inspiring, innovative, and patient-centric environment, resulting in the provision of best-in-class care and recognition of the organization as a leading employer of choice in Iowa.Nestled alongside the Des Moines River in Southeast Iowa, this community offers abundance to those who enjoy living a rural lifestyle or spending time in the outdoors, but also appreciate all modern amenities and access to larger metro areas within a short drive.The PositionReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Clinical and Quality Officer is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations and strategic initiatives of this 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, owned clinics, and other health services, ensuring patient care outcomes are maximized in an efficient, collaborative, and innovative manner, guided by the organization’s One Culture behaviors and within boundaries set forth by federal, state, and accrediting body compliance standards. The Chief Clinical and Quality Officer will lead the organization’s quality, clinical compliance, and performance excellence functions, providing a clear vision and path for department leaders, caregivers, and all team members to improve daily for those served by the hospital and one another.Essential functions and responsibilities include the following:Knowing, promoting, and practicing the prescribed philosophy, purpose, policies, and standards of clinical servicesPromoting the mission, vision, and values of the organizationServing as an exemplary steward of the organization’s One CultureAdhering to all company policies, including, but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of ConductMaintaining continuous quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communicating with quality, education, performance excellence, and clinical department leaders on the status, issues, and opportunities within their respective functionsEnsuring close collaboration with all hospital departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of servicesServing as a subject matter expert and leadership resource regarding federal, state, and regulatory body regulations and compliance standardsConducting readiness and mock surveys to ensure compliance and continuous survey preparednessGathering performance improvement and survey data to identify trends and opportunitiesMaintaining communication with the CEO and others on the senior leadership, ensuring senior leaders are informed and up to date on the organization’s clinical competency, survey preparedness, and areas of deficiency and excellenceRecommending, supporting, and participating in education services, programs of education, and training, including orientation of new employeesMaintaining responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of performance improvement initiativesLeading and participating in the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of new clinical programs to meet the evolving needs of patients in the service areaServing as an active participant in the strategic planning and budgeting processInitiating and participating in problem solving and policy forming activitiesProviding management, oversight, and support for clinical and quality departments, holding self and team members accountable to performance standardsParticipating in administrator on call rotation with the CEO and other senior leadersPerforming other duties as assignedThe Successful CandidateThe Chief Clinical & Quality Officer is an experienced professional, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to function as a key executive leader with responsibility for clinical functions and the organization’s continuous quality improvement. These competencies include, but are not limited to, the following:Master’s degree in nursing or related clinical disciplineValid, unencumbered clinical licensure7+ years of clinical practice experience in a hospital environment10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital environment with 5 years of executive leadership experience2+ years of direct quality management in a hospital setting – experience developing a high-performing quality program based on just culture and continuous improvement; achieving excellent outcomesCPHQ or related healthcare quality certification preferredStrong business and financial acumenExperienced in strategic planning and skilled in executing strategyCurrent BLS and ACLS certificationsTrack record of success in high accountability environments, developing high performing teams and being a change agent with a patient-centered mindsetWillingness to take part in an administrative on call rotationWillingness to adjust hours as needed to work with staff on various shifts, including nights and weekendsExtensive knowledge of federal, state, and accrediting body compliance standards for acute care hospitalsIn-depth knowledge of the principles of continuous quality improvementAbility to read, analyze, and interpret quality, clinical, financial, and other dataAbility to synthesize complex data and provide feedback and practical applications to leaders and caregivers in a clear and easy-to-understand fashionAbility to relate and gain the confidence of others, building trust and collaborative relationships with staff, peers, providers/caregivers, vendors, community leaders, and other stakeholdersStrong leadership skillsExcellent critical thinking skillsExcellent organizational skillsStrong presentation skillsStrong customer service skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organizationProficiency with MS Office and common web applicationsAbility to hire, develop, and manage team members capable of achieving excellence in patient careAbility to work collaboratively with diverse groups of leaders, caregivers, and other stakeholders, respecting all differences and assisting in the elevation of morale and team effectivenessAbility to manage conflict an find creative alternatives for difficult situationsPassion for optimal patient outcomes and superior patient satisfactionDesire to live and work in a rural communityCompensationThe successful candidate will receive a highly competitive compensation package, including, but not limited to, the following:Competitive salaryIncentive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid Time OffIowa Public Employers’ Retirement System (IPERS)ind123