Director of Quality Management

Acadia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Management Director to lead their facility's quality program. This pivotal role involves overseeing accreditation activities, analyzing quality data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quality management within a healthcare setting and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. You'll have the opportunity to drive improvements in patient care and contribute to a team committed to excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a competitive sign-on bonus!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Training for CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Quality Management program and oversee accreditation activities.
• Monitor QM data and ensure facility compliance with standards.
• Provide staff management and coordinate clinical data abstraction.

Skills

Quality Management

Data Analysis

Staff Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Human Services

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Human Services

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Direct the facility Quality Management program, including oversight of Accreditation and Credentialing Activities.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Shift: Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor and analyze QM data for review by facility management. Submit data to external agencies as required.
2. Conduct annual preparation and evaluation of the facility Quality plan.
3. Complete QM projects and incorporate the results into patient care improvements.
4. Ensure facility compliance with policies and applicable standards as required by regulatory/accrediting bodies.
5. Submit monthly scorecard data to Acadia corporate office.
6. Complete monthly safety rounds and submit results/corrective actions to Acadia corporate office.
7. Review incident/safety concerns with the leadership team to identify systemic issues and facilitate the development of corrective actions. Facilitate/oversee investigation and Root Cause Analyses into all serious and/or sentinel events.
8. Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
9. Coordinate the abstraction of clinical data according to Joint Commission specifications and data entry via vendor database for Inpatient Psychiatric Core Measures (HBIPS).

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Human Services field required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or Human Services preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in Quality Management required.

• Experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Experience with TJC accreditation and regulatory audits preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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