Director of Clinical Quality
Company: Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc.
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary : The Director of
Clinical Quality oversees the development, implementation and
maintenance of quality management program for Hospice and
Palliative Care. Develops a Quality Assurance/Performance
Improvement (QAPI) Plan for Hospice consistent with regulatory
requirements, industry standards and patient needs Keeps senior
leadership abreast of trends within healthcare quality, the impact
on hospice, advises and recommends strategic quality initiatives
Reports on key quality indicators to Senior Leadership Collaborates
with leadership and hospice staff to develop clinical performance
indicators, manage related analysis and benchmarking and
disseminate information. Ensures quality and performance
improvement data is used for statistical data and performance
improvement. Facilitate data collection and analysis, identify
trends and partner with management to develop corrective action
plans Collaborates with clinical and operational departments to
ensure implementation of interventions Works collaboratively with
the CEO in the development and evaluation of the Q1 program and
evaluation in accordance with the organization's mission and goals
and federal and state regulations Works to ensure data reporting
needs are met Ensures effective analysis of performance metrics in
comparison to internal/external benchmarks and goals Identifies
opportunities for improvement and ensures appropriate interventions
are implemented and evaluated Ensures consistent development,
implementation and accountability of performance improvement
initiatives to enhance processes that support the provision of
high-quality care and ensures effectiveness or performance
improvement projects Maintains knowledge of current trends and
developments in areas of responsibility through membership in
appropriate professional organizations, attend in-services and
continuing education to maintain current knowledge of expertise,
maintain up to date knowledge of the laws regulation and payor
requirements that affect policy and procedure Oversee CMS Hospice
Quality Reporting Program (CAHPS and HIS) to ensure compliance with
regulatory mandates Assist in maintaining survey readiness,
including mock surveys, chart reviews, and compliance follow-up
Utilizes data to implement Performance Improvement Projects in
order to improve practice and service Review performance data,
identify trends and partner with management to develop corrective
actions plan Education/Experience RN degree required; bachelor's
degree in nursing preferred Two years' previous managerial
experience preferred, experience in Hospice/Home Health service
industry, is required Strong communication skills and collaboration
skills Familiarity with state and federal guidelines and
regulations License/Certification Valid driver's license and
automobile liability insurance coverage Unencumbered and active RN
license in state of residence required if RN Training/Equipment
Intermediate Excel skills Basic PowerPoint skills Experience in
reviewing data in electronic systems required Experience with
Hospice/Home Care required Subject to a post employment background
check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
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