Quality Assurance Manager - Finance

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a visionary leader to join our team as Quality Assurance Manager!

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Quality Assurance Manager partners and collaborates with various departments and performs in-depth analysis on clinical outcomes data in order to develop clinical process improvement initiatives. The Quality Assurance Manager provides leadership, oversight, and responsibility for assigned clinical process improvement initiatives. Directs the efforts of all the improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with regulatory standards including national, state, CMS, Joint Commission, and other agencies. The Quality Program Specialist aligns work with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This position will ensure that the integrity of information pertaining to the facility's patients, staff and physicians is protected. The Quality Assurance Manager will need to project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the Hospital, patients, and employees as appropriate. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the United States.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills; excellent data analysis skills and/or the ability to read and interpret data, principles of validity and reliability testing, basic statistical methodology and coding and classification of data.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Idaho is required.
• Current AHA BLS.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ nursing experience.
• Previous leadership experience required.

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 8 operating rooms and 32 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as Silverwood Days, sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with option of plans that have 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**