Quality Director

OCEANS HEALTHCARE; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview is seeking a Director of Quality and Patient Safety to lead organization-wide quality initiatives, monitor patient care, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations.

Reporting to the Hospital CEO, this role coordinates QA/PI activities, data collection, staff training, and action plans to improve outcomes and safety across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospital-wide quality programs.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate quality improvement projects and educate staff.

Responsibilities

• Works with VP, Quality and Patient Safety to implement organization-wide quality programs.
• Facilitates the hospital QAPI committee.
• Prepares annual evaluation of the hospital QAPI plan and outcomes.
• Oversees performance improvement projects identified through data-driven assessments.
• Coordinates data collection and educates staff on QAPI tools and reporting requirements.
• Participates in root cause analyses and Joint Commission actions.
• Coordinates education on QAPI principles and regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Director, Quality and Patient Safety plans, develops, implements and manages comprehensive and effective systems to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient services and programs in support of the organizational mission and goals. This position will work closely under the supervision of the Hospital CEO, functions as a support person in the coordination and organization of administrative processes in a high quality efficient and cost-effective manner. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Works with VP, Qualityand Patient Safety implementing organization-wide quality programs at the hospital level.
2. Facilitates the hospital Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee.
3. Prepares an annual evaluation of the hospital QAPI plan, including process and outcomes.
4. Oversees hospital-wide performance improvement (PI) projects identified through on-going data driven quality assessment.
5. Coordinates the hospital's data collection procedures and provides on-going support and education to staff regarding QAPI tools and reporting requirements; utilizes data and collaborates with leadership to set priorities and provide guidance in their development of quality improvement work plans.
6. Serves as a resource to the medical staff, administrators and other staff including participation in root cause analyses, as indicated, to investigate potentially avoidable sentinel events.
7. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner and within procedural guidelines.
8. Coordinates education for QAPI principles and regulatory standards as indicated. Conducts training for staff.
9. Participates in Joint Commission Accreditation process including plan of action tracking and completion.
10. Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the facility administrator and corporate office.