Director of Quality and Risk - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan and company match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is seeking a full-time Director of Quality and Risk Management to lead patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance across the hospital. This role drives performance improvement initiatives and ensures care aligns with established standards of care, mental health practices, and hospital policy.

You will oversee Joint Commission and CMS readiness, collaborate with case management, participate in nurse staffing and PI activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field preferred.
• CPR and Handle with Care certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff deliver care per standards of care and practice.
• Implement unit policies and procedures; act as a staff resource.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, HCFA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and plan improvements.
• Coordinate processes for patient legal and administrative records.
• Ensure safety and risk management policies are implemented.
• Investigate unusual occurrence reports and implement corrective plans.
• Lead performance improvement activities and PI/NPS reporting.
• Collaborate with case management to ensure timely quality care.
• Participate in Nurse Staffing Committee and attend Nurse Managers meetings.
• Report monthly PI and NPS data to DON and CEO.
• Serve rotation as Administrator on Call.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Quality management

Joint Commission knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Behavioral health

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

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.

Director of Quality/Risk responsibilities include the following:

• 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).

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing; Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience
• 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.

Certifications/Licensure

• CPR andHandle with Care certification.
• At least one-year previous experience inan acute behavioral health hospital preferred.

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

If you would like to learn more visit our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #INDFC