Behavioral Health Director of Quality

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital•Sumter, SC

4d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Quality is responsible for the integration and coordination of the facility quality/performance improvement program; integration and coordination of the medical staff services function; coordination of the risk management function; and assistance with maintaining facility-wide compliance with regulatory guidelines/standards.

Requirements

RN, BS degree preferred.
A minimum of two years of nursing experience, licensed physical therapist or licensed social worker. Or a masters in a health related field.
Must possess current license in state(s) in which practicing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Must have the ability to be empathetic
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must have excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Must have the ability to effectively utilize electronic medical records software.

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience preferred.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops plans and manages processes that measure, assess, and improve the quality of care in the following areas: facility governance, staffing, management, and clinical/support activities.
Develops and manages Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance principles and methods.
Develops and manages processes to continually assess and improve patient outcomes.
Encourages participation of all managerial staff in cross-organizational performance improvement activities.
Forwards all relevant information to the responsible leaders and individuals.
Meets organizational benchmarks for key quality areas.
Serves as the Chairman of the Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance Committee and is responsible for gathering information from each department and assisting with presentation to the committee. Prepares committee meeting minutes in an accurate and timely manner. The Administrator remains responsible for follow up with all departments related to Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance.
Formulates Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance data gathering activities and preparation of findings for appropriate meetings.
Assures timely follow-up on recommendations for action emanating from Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance meetings, with direct oversight from the Administrator.
Provides educational and technical assistance to facility departments and facility staff.
Assists in interpreting regulatory guidelines and facility standards and effectuating mechanisms toward full compliance.
Responsible for integrating the findings of the Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance program with risk management.

Benefits

Competitive wage
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
In-facility education programs