Director, Quality

Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Albuquerque community since 1912. LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute and Lovelace Medical Group. LHS has 613 licensed beds.

• Directs and administers strategic, operational, fiscal and personnel activities for assigned department(s) in accordance with established regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and manages budgets, manages/supervises staff and ensures quality services are provided through daily operations.
• Manages operations and development for assigned area(s) with measurable improvements in clinical outcomes and customer patient satisfaction.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing; Relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for one another in accordance to policy.
• Desired: Masters Degree
• Five (5) years of related experience of which three (3) years must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum: CPR; Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to direct and manage projects and/or programs
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Advanced computer skills