Director of Quality and Risk - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare•West Memphis, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis has a great opportunity for a full-time Director of Quality and Risk Management. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is conveniently located in West Memphis, Arkansas and is a psychiatric residential facility for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today. The Director of Quality/Risk is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals, and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and Performance and Improvement efforts. The Director of Quality/Risk will also ensure TJC/CMS/Arkansas Code compliance and act as liaison with said entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum one (1) year experience
CPR and Handle with Care certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field preferred.
Nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards strongly preferred.
At least one-year previous experience in an acute behavioral health hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
Implement the unit policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
Responsible for unit compliance with Joint Commission, HCFA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
Evaluate program effectiveness and formulates plans for improvement.
Coordinate the process for determining and maintaining accurate legal processes for patients.
Ensure Safety and Risk Management policies are consistently implemented on the unit.
Process unusual occurrence reports, conduct investigations and corrective plans when needed.
Participate in performance improvement activities and is responsible for the effectiveness of the unit quality improvement program.
Collaborate with case management to ensure patients receive timely quality care.
Participate in the Nurse Staffing Committee meeting to help improve the safety of the hospital and ensure accurate recording and recordkeeping of meeting minutes.
Attend and actively participate in the monthly Nurse Managers meeting.
Report monthly PI and NPS Goals data to the DON and CEO.
Effectively complete assigned rotation as the Administrator on Call (AOC).