Director of Risk Management and Quality/Performance Improvement

UHS•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Director of Risk Management and Quality/Performance Improvement to join our team. This position is responsible to ensure the hospital’s compliance at all times with all Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory agencies standards and requirements. The DPI is responsible for staff training and education on the hospital’s performance initiatives and measures including outcomes measurement and reporting. The Facility Risk Manager (FRM) has broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss. The FRM is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed so as to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M.© Program. The Facility Compliance Officer (FCO) has broad responsibility to ensure the hospital’s compliance at all times with the UHS Code of Conduct and Compliance Program policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
Four (4) years of experience in quality and risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting.
A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, state of Missouri standards, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in nursing, or related health field is preferred.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure the hospital’s compliance at all times with all Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory agencies standards and requirements.
Staff training and education on the hospital’s performance initiatives and measures including outcomes measurement and reporting.
Protect the hospital's assets from loss.
Coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.
Ensure the hospital’s compliance at all times with the UHS Code of Conduct and Compliance Program policies.