Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington ยท 2 weeks ago
Director of Quality and Risk Management
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutivePerimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country, delivering hope to patients through comprehensive treatment programs. The Director of Quality and Risk Management will oversee performance improvement initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
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 for the staff
Responsible for unit compliance with Joint Commission, HCFA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards
Evaluate program effectiveness and formulate plans for improvement
Ensure Safety and Risk Management policies are consistently implemented on the unit
Process unusual occurrence reports, conduct investigations and corrective plans when needed
Participates 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 CNO and CEO
Effectively complete assigned rotation as the Administrator on Call (AOC)
Supervises Patient Advocate/Quality Coordinator, ensures timely resolution of all complaints and grievances
Adhere to facility, department, corporate and standard policies, and procedures
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, and punctuality
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information
Has a broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss
The Risk Manager 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
Coordinates and conducts Ongoing and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations and Quality of Care Peer Reviews
Prepares facility for all regulatory surveys; submits corrective action plans for all findings and ensures follow-through on all training/monitoring
Coordinates and prepares for all committee meetings to include Forms/Policy, Quality, MEC and BOG
Investigates incidents occurring in the facility and performs Root Cause Analysis when needed
Reviews of incident reports, patient surveys, patient outcome reports and complaints to determine the presence or absence of patterns and/or opportunities for improvement, as well as appropriateness of corrective action
Qualification
Required
Previous experience in psychiatric healthcare settings required
Certifications: CPR and Handle with Care (HWC) training completed within 30 days of hire
Preferred
Master's degree in a health-related field preferred, or bachelor's with equivalent experience in psychiatric healthcare; or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school nursing preferred, not required
Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or a valid Compact RN License preferred, not required (if applicable)
background in dual diagnosis, substance use, or geriatric care preferred
Company
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington provides acute inpatient for children, adolescents, and adults with specialized tracks for mental health, trauma, and chemical dependency.
Founded in 2019
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase