QC Director Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: The Judge Group Location: Knoxville, TN Description: Please communicate with me at Register to View PRIVATELY HELD FOOD COMPANY IN THE SOUTHEAST AREA IS IN SEARCH OF: POSITION: Quality ManagerLOCATION: Knoxville TNSALARY: $60-65KDEGREE: not requiredEXPERIENCE: 3+ YearsRELOCATION: Assistance Available.Processing company seeking a Quality Control Manager for its manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for food safety and quality programs to include: facilitate USDA inspections, oversee Sanitation SOP's, maintain HACCP and GMP systems and programs, modify procedures as required, audit meat raw material suppliers, monitor, audit and evaluate beef raw materials and processing operations and supervises quality assurance technicians. BS degree in food or meat science is preferred but not required and 3 to 6 years of applicable work experience

Job Title: Director Quality Management-Nashville Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc Location: Nashville, TN Description: Responsible for planning and implementing the performance improvement program to meet the needs of the hospital. Provides education to medical staff, hospital staff, and Governing Body. Facilitates performance improvement activities, and CQI activities throughout the hospital. Acts as resource person to administrative team, department managers, and medical staff. Performs clinical risk management functions. Assists department managers with preparation for medical staff committees. Oversight responsibility for all regulatory body surveys, such as, JCAHO, State Licensing Review, HCFA (CMS) Validation surveys. Maintains oversight responsibility for all performance improvement activities conducted throughout the hospital.

Job Title: RN - Medical Staff Quality Manager Company: Mountain States Health Alliance Location: Johnson City, TN Description: SCOPE OF POSITIONThe Medical Staff Quality Manger is responsible for the management, design, and coordination of the medical staff quality and performance improvement program and participates in implementation on a regional and facility level.  He/she acts as a liaison between Medical Staff Quality Coordinators and the Corporate Department of Quality and Patient Safety, assuring and supporting the collection and reporting of medical staff data and information.  He/she provides expertise for and is a consulting resource in medical staff quality and performance improvement.  Principle duties and responsibilities of this position:Responsible for supervisory and administrative work in directing and coordinating activities of the Medical Staff Quality Coordinators.Directs work of Medical Staff Quality Coordinators in the development and implementation of quality indicators, ongoing and focused professional practice evaluation, and other activities related to medical staff quality and performance improvement. Provides oversight for data repository related to individual practitioner Quality Profiles and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation reports.Develops links with Risk Management, Guest Services, Patient Safety and other departments to identify and assure processes to address identified issues involving members of the medical staff. Directs and provides guidance for Root Cause Analysis for events involving medical staff. Utilizes, facilitates, instructs, and encourages use of quality and performance improvement methodsProvides support for the System Peer Review CommitteeDevelops and implements use of standardized dashboard reports of medical staff quality activity up through the organization to the Governing Board.Evaluates Medical Staff Department employee knowledge, qualification and competency, develops and provides orientation, education and training on the medical staff quality plan, program and function.Develops and presents annual evaluations and revisions of Medical Staff Quality and Performance Improvement Plan and related policies and procedures.                 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThe Medical Staff Quality Manger reports to the Corporate Director of the Medical Staff Quality Management Department.  In the absence of the Corporate Director of the Medical Staff Quality Management Department, this position reports to the Corporate Chief Medical Officer.  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited nursing program; current license to practice as a Registered Nurse; Bachelors Degree in nursing or related healthcare field. Minimum of three years acute care hospital experience, including two years direct patient care required.  Three to five years experience in healthcare quality management, quality assurance and / or quality improvement.  Minimum of two years management experience.  Certification by the National Association of Healthcare Quality preferred. Must have knowledge of accreditation standards and current regulations related to healthcare quality improvement and medical staff quality activities.   Requires knowledge of and skill in ongoing monitoring techniques (indicator and criteria development and statistical analysis)Must have ability to organize, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate professional work plan goals and performance objectives.Computer literacy with proficiency and expertise in Microsoft Office including software application for Word, Excel and Access required.Must possess ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously with effective prioritizationProfessional presentation by appearance, actions, self development and guest relations required.MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements to perform the essential job functions include the ability to attend to close visual detail for extended periods of time, the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with various individuals and groups of people, including  communication via computer and telephone as well as verbal and auditory communication.   Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.  Must be able to travel. WORKING CONDITIONSThe Medical Staff Quality Manager will encounter frequent interruptions, be required to respond to multiple and at times conflicting priorities and deadlines and will be working under moderate to high stress levels. The Medical Staff Quality Manager will travel to and between facilities and may be exposed to hazardous conditions and inclement weather.  Exposure to hazardous materials / pathogens would be nearly non-existent.

Job Title: ISO Quality Director Company: Valley Mechanical Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: Large fabrication company looking for Quality Director responsible for ISO program as well as CFR50 Appendix B program. Must be well versed in these areas as well as willing to be hands on checking parts on the floor and writing programs. Excellent benefits that include medical, dental, 401K. Must be willing to work and work well with others. Can help in relocation cost.

Job Title: Manager - Quality Standards Company: HCA Inc Location: Nashville, TN Description: HCA is looking for a dynamic leader in Quality Standards to handle hospital and ASC survey requirements. Must be knowledgeable in CMS and Joint Commission standards. Provide consultation and education to HCA facilities regarding clinical performance improvement and foundational standards of operational compliance including the Joint Commission. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) and other health care standard setting and enforcement entities. Manager is a role of knowledge building towards responsibility for surveys for HCA Quality Review System. Travel to provide onsite expert consultation and survey for HCA Quality Review System to HCA hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers and other hospital Board of Trustee and medical staff leaders regarding clinical performance improvement and foundation operational standards requiring facility compliance. Role is critical to HCA strategy of Quality and Patient Safety as a differentiator of hospital and ambulatory surgery center operational performance. Role compliments and provides guidance to Division Vice President, Quality. Individual serves as the consultant to hospital and ASC clinical performance improvement. Position requires expertise to guide hospital quality and risk directors in their position requirements to counsel CEO, CNO, COO, medical staff and board leaders in continuous patient care improvement in a foundationally compliant manner. With increasing quality agenda, this position is critical to HCA mission and strategies. Position requires training and senior department member for training and assurance of knowledge acceptable a level of director. Incumbent travels and provides consultation but always with a Senior Director or AVP until expert knowledge is demonstrated. Design and present educational programs for HCA hospital and medical staff leaders regarding requirements of clinical performance improvement for operational compliance in public reporting including the hospital quality alliance, external quality agencies including the Joint Commission, CMS, State Survey agencies, etc. Conducts onsite assessments of focused topics within HCA hospitals including credentialing, utilization management, peer review, medical staff and board bylaws, etc. Position demands a total command of clinical performance improvements, standards, regulations and conditions of participation. Position is critical to advancement of HCA facility delivery of safe effective, efficient compassionate and satisfying patient care.College Graduate with 3+ years hospital department manager experience. Registered Nurse, Registered Pharmacist or accredited health information administrator. Consulting and educational program delivery skills and expertise. Computer knowledge and competency for presentation design and report delivery. Expert speaking and presentation skills and competency. Must be a team participant focused toward HCA clinical improvement strategies. 80% travel with up to 12 to 14 hour consulting days.

Job Title: Staff Nurse Quality Management Specialist Company: Location: Memphis, TN Description: The Staff Nurse (Quality Management Specialist) serves as a consultant, coordinator and advisor.  The incumbent is directly responsible to the Chief, Quality Management and Performance Improvement; and the position is under the Office of the Medical Center Director.  The incumbent is assigned responsibility for support of patient care areas in Medicine; Surgery; Behavioral Health; Spinal Cord Injury; Critical Care Units; Home Based Primary Care; Ambulatory Care or Rehabilitation Services and/or clinical committees.  The incumbent works closely with Service Leadership to develop and implement a performance improvement plan and related activities; and is responsible for: monitoring, trending and analyzing data, interpreting the Joint Commission standards, interpreting VA handbooks and directives regarding quality management/performance improvement/patient safety issues; collaborating with the facility Patient Safety Officer; Risk Manager, Systems Redesign Coordinator, and Accreditation Manager; and monitoring progress of reviews and follow-up action items to ensure completion in a timely manner.  The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a comprehensive, organized, continuous readiness program to review and identify opportunities for improvement in order to achieve excellence in the quality and safety of the care, treatment, and services provided to patients.  He/she assists in developing processes to assure that all required information is procured and acted upon to meet the expectations of the patients, the facility, The Joint Commission, VA Central Office, Office of Inspector General, VISN, and other internal and external organizations.  He/she, also, supports facility activities in the coordination and development of data collection and analysis techniques, primarily in the areas of specific Performance Measures, ORYX, and Performance Improvement indicators.  Incumbent must be knowledgeable of Performance Improvement principles, statistical processes, and tools including trend and comparative analyses, and must have the expertise to make recommendations based on findings.  The incumbent reviews all performance improvement data for assigned areas and assists responsible staff in initiating/facilitating appropriate action based on VA guidance documents; facilitates education of personnel on performance improvement, both in the facility orientation of employees and in specific training for those involved in the performance improvement teams; conducts various patient care studies based on areas assigned, including review of  patient incident reports, medical record reviews for evidence of required documentation as well as reviews for the quality and safety of care, treatment, and services provided.  The incumbent provides clinical expertise and consultation to assist in data driven decision making and performance improvement matters.

Job Title: Quality Manager Company: Toho Tenax America, Inc Location: Rockwood, TN Description: ISO 9001 Carbon Fiber manufacturing company located in Rockwood, TN is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager.  This technically advanced position will work closely with manufacturing and sales to manage, plan, and coordinate the Quality Assurance program to ensure production is consistent with established standards and customer specifications.  This position reports directly to the President. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: •         Proactively manage the ISO 9001 system to facilitate continuous improvement.•         Conduct periodic Management Reviews of the Quality System. •         Lead the internal auditing process and follow-up with proper documentation and corrective actions •         Interface with appropriate departments to follow-up and close pending PARS, CARS and SCARS arising from customer complaints, internal and external audits. •         Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality and assure that effective corrective action is implemented. •         Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products. •         Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives. •         Design, document and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. •         Supervise QA Technicians to ensure that procedures and training are in place and work is performed appropriately to assess product quality. This will include the inspection of incoming material as well as in-process and final inspection of completed product. •         Support Customer Service and Technical Service by reviewing customer specifications, change requests and contracts and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in the quality and process plans. •         Maintain Calibration records for mechanical and electrical test equipment within the department.•         Support the Manufacturing departments with timely reporting of quality data and in the establishment of new products and test methods. •         Attend monthly Executive Management Team Meetings.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:•         Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent. •         At least 5+ years of managerial experience in Quality Assurance, with significant exposure to ISO 9001 & 14001 Quality System management •         Excellent level of PC skills (MS Office software)•         Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. •         Ability to lead a team, maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines. •         A broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.•         Working knowledge of and experience applying Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing principles.•         Occasional international travel required to sister companies.•         Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as business conditions dictate.•         Previous high performance fiber  analysis and testing experience is preferred.TO APPLY:   Please submit resumes to Toho Tenax America, Inc., 121 Cardiff Valley Road, Rockwood, TN 37854, attention: Director, Human Resources.

Job Title: Manager, Quality Standards Company: HCA Location: Nashville, TN Description: Employer Information About HCA HCA is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, composed of locally managed facilities that include 163 hospitals and 105 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England. At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. View all our jobs Job Provide consultation and education to HCA facilities regarding clinical performance improvement and foundational standards of operational compliance including the Joint Commission. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) and other health care standard setting and enforcement entities. Manager is a role of knowledge building towards responsibility for surveys for HCA Quality Review System. Travel to provide onsite expert consultation and survey for HCA Quality Review System to HCA hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers and other hospital Board of Trustee and medical staff leaders regarding clinical performance improvement and foundation operational standards requiring facility compliance. Role is critical to HCA strategy of Quality and Patient Safety as a differentiator of hospital and ambulatory surgery center operational performance. Role compliments and provides guidance to Division Vice President, Quality. Individual serves as the consultant to hospital and ASC clinical performance improvement. Position requires expertise to guide hospital quality and risk directors in their position requirements to counsel CEO, CNO, COO, medical staff and board leaders in continuous patient care improvement in a foundationally compliant manner. With increasing quality agenda, this position is critical to HCA mission and strategies. Position requires training and senior department member for training and assurance of knowledge acceptable a level of director. Incumbent travels and provides consultation but always with a Senior Director or AVP until expert knowledge is demonstrated. Design and present educational programs for HCA hospital and medical staff leaders regarding requirements of clinical performance improvement for operational compliance in public reporting including the hospital quality alliance, external quality agencies including the Joint Commission, CMS, State Survey agencies, etc. Conducts onsite assessments of focused topics within HCA hospitals including credentialing, utilization management, peer review, medical staff and board bylaws, etc. Position demands a total command of clinical performance improvements, standards, regulations and conditions of participation. Position is critical to advancement of HCA facility delivery of safe effective, efficient compassionate and satisfying patient care. NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs

Job Title: Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs Company: Company Confidential Location: Nashville, TN Description: Growing Medical Device Company has an opportunity in the Nashville, TN area.  Under the direction of teh VP of Quality & Regulatory Affairs the DIRECTOR will be responsible for working with the executive team, manufacturing management, engineering and production personnel to develop, implement and manage corporate-wide quality systems and programs to achieve quality standards in compliance with company, client and regulatory requirements.Develop/Manage a documented quality system that conforms to ISO 9002, relative FDA regulations, and that meets or exceeds the expectations of the medical device customer.Work effectively with all company resources to champion continuous improvement in Quality.  Identify, design, implement and monitor world-class QA/QC processes.Establish, implement and manage audit processes for compliance to quality system requirements including daily and periodic audits as indicated.  Manage and conduct audits.  Report internally and externally as required.  Conduct customer quality audits as required.Keep executive, management and all staff informed on quality performance and quality issues.  Work w/VP Quality and Regulatory Affairs to develop effective and timely reporting including meaningful quality metrics.Develop and conduct training on quality requirements and quality methodologies for all staff as may be required.  Be a resource for plant-wide training/understanding of ISO, FDA, company quality policies and related issues.Recruit supervise, train, and develop quality staff as assigned.Assure production compliance with Company, regulatory and customer standards as required.  Take necessary and appropriate corrective action with production management as necessary.Assist in the development of the budget for quality.  Manage to the approved budget and keep management aware of budget variances.  Take corrective action as required.Ensure timely, appropriate and effective customer responsiveness with a goal of outstanding customer relations.  Manage customer quality feedback with thorough reporting, investigation, testing and appropriate corrective action if required.Responsible for effective and compliant document control processes and procedures.  Manage non-conforming product processes.  Develop procedures for processing QFRs to appropriate disposition and closure.  Communicate non-conformances in accordance with system.Work effectively with engineering to represent and build quality into all product development activities.  Provide technical support to production, sales & marketing.Develop, implement and monitor QA Lab activities and product processesManange product warranty obligations. Qualified applicants will have proven skills in cultivating the Quality culture in multiple locations.  The successful candidate will have experience in medical device, FDA Regulations and ISO 13485.  Travel both domestically and internationally required.  BS Degree in Engineering, Quality or related technical field / MBA a plus!

Job Title: Mgr Quality Standards Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Nashville, TN Description: Provide consultation and education to HCA facilities regarding clinical performance improvement and foundational standards of operational compliance including the Joint Commission. Centers for Medicare and Medicaidservices (CMS) and other health care standard setting and enforcement entities. Manager is a role of knowledge building towards responsibility for surveys for HCA Quality Review System.Travel to provide onsite expert consultation and survey for HCA Quality Review System to HCA hospital Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers and other hospital Board of Trustee and medical staff leaders regarding clinical performance improvement and foundation operational standards requiring facility compliance. Role is critical to HCA strategy of Quality and Patient Safety as a differentiator of hospital and ambulatory surgery center operational performance. Role compliments and provides guidance to Division Vice President, Quality. Individual serves as the consultant to hospital and ASC clinical performance improvement. Position requires expertise to guide hospital quality and risk directors in their position requirements to counsel CEO, CNO, COO, medical staff and board leaders in continuous patient care improvement in a foundationally compliant manner. With increasing quality agenda, this position is critical to HCA mission and strategies.Position requires training and senior department member for training and assurance of knowledge acceptable a level of director. Incumbent travels and provides consultation but always with a Senior Director or AVP until expert knowledge is demonstrated. Design and present educational programs for HCA hospital and medical staff leaders regarding requirements of clinical performance improvement for operational compliance in public reporting including the hospital quality alliance, external quality agencies including the Joint Commission, CMS, State Survey agencies, etc.Conducts onsite assessments of focused topics within HCA hospitals including credentialing, utilization management, peer review, medical staff and board bylaws, etc.Position demands a total command of clinical performance improvements, standards, regulations and conditions of participation. Position is critical to advancement of HCA facility delivery of safe effective, efficient compassionate and satisfying patient care.