Director of Quality and Compliance

Position Overview:
A respected home health agency in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Quality and Compliance to lead its regulatory compliance initiatives, oversee quality improvement efforts, and manage staff education programs. This role plays a critical part in upholding high standards of patient care, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the agency’s regulatory and quality expert, driving continuous improvement across all services.
• Lead initiatives in utilization review, patient satisfaction, infection control, and performance improvement.
• Oversee onboarding and education programs to maintain staff competency and regulatory compliance.
• Use data analytics to guide interventions and exceed national benchmarks.
• Participate in admin-on-call rotation every 6–8 weeks and cover 1–2 holidays per year.
• Contribute to program development with a focus on value-based purchasing.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Full-time, 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license in Massachusetts required.
• Certifications:
  • OASIS certification required or obtainable within 12 months.
  • HCS-D or BCHH-C coding certification required or obtainable within 12 months.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of recent experience in home health care.
  • At least 3 years in a leadership or quality management role within a home health setting.
• Other Requirements:
  • Reliable transportation is necessary.
  • Must possess strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.