Director of Quality, Risk, and Infection Control

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Company Discounts

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a Quality/Infection Control Nurse. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient care through quality improvement initiatives. You will lead the Quality Council, conduct audits, and educate staff on infection control measures. Join a dedicated team that values compassion, accountability, and respect, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in a supportive work environment. This position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred with 2 years of nursing experience.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for psychiatric hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Chairs the Quality Council and maintains facility minutes.
• Conducts audits and prepares quality plans for the facility.
• Educates staff on quality improvement and infection control.

Skills

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Infection Control

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Quality, Risk, and Infection Control

Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading behavioral healthcare providers in the country,
serving adults. We deliver hope through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs across several states and care settings. Our programs include inpatient acute treatment delivered with a commitment to our core values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Empowerment

Perimeter Behavioral of New Orleans has a great opportunity for a Quality/Infection Control Nurse. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing hope and helping to transform the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Chairs the Quality Council for the Hospital and maintains the minutes for the facility
• Works with each department head to ensure regulatory compliance is occurring within their prescribed scope of responsibilities
• Coordinates Life/Safety surveys and regulatory visits to the facility
• Audits patient records to ensure compliance
• Chairs performance improvement committees
• Prepares quality plans for the facility
• Conducts routine audits and reports as required
• Educates new hires and existing staff on quality improvement measures and on infection control
• Tracks and reports communicable infections in patients and employees
• Completes periodic inspections to ensure procedures for control of infections are being administered properly
• Collects and maintains statistical data of value in the identification and control of infections
• Prepares monthly reports to the Infection Control Committee
• Reports unusual clusters or outbreaks of infection to the committee and conducts investigations as appropriate
• Monitors employee illness and reports number and type to the infection control committee

Qualifications

• Prefer having a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with at least 2 years nursing experience preferably in infection control or quality improvement, but not required
• Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for psychiatric acute hospitals and infection control
• Excellent communication skills orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment
• 401(k) plan and company match up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• Company Discounts