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Aiken Regional Medical Centers · 1 day ago

Director of Quality Management

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. The Director of Quality Management is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of activities associated with the Quality Outcomes Management Department, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and facilitating the Performance Improvement Program.

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Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards (TJC), definitions and intents

Assists with hospital-wide education regarding implementation of (TJC) Standards

Provides direction and facilitation of Standards Compliance Task Force in setting goals to meet compliance standards and improve hospital processes

Provides leadership and coordination of site visit, preparation for the (TJC) survey process

Provides leadership and direction of the hospital Performance Improvement Program

Leadership and direction to QOM associates in collaboration of service lines toward improving patient outcomes and achieving goals of hospital business plan

Prepares departmental operational and capital budget on an annual basis

Performs functions related to the hiring and performance evaluation of associates in the QOM Department

Provides timely reports regarding PI activities, TJC and other regulatory standards, and other information as requested or appropriate, to hospital leaders

Provides leadership and support to the operation and utilization of various data management programs facilitated by QOM, i.e., quality software programs, ORYX initiative, and other systems, which manage medical staff performance data

Provides direction to department service lines in identifying appropriate strategies/outcome studies for improving quality and efficiency of patient care

Maintains collaborative relationship with medical staff with regard to communication of length of stay and other quality and efficiency criteria

Participates in various hospital, community, Corporate, or other committees and organizations as appropriate

Performs other Director-related duties as assigned by Administration

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare Quality CertificationQuality Outcomes ManagementRegulatory Compliance StandardsManagement ExperienceSix Sigma/Lean Training

Required

Bachelors in Nursing

Previous, recent experience in Quality Outcomes in healthcare organization

Previous management experience

Current knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for healthcare organizations, including behavioral health

Experience with accreditation processes

Preferred

Masters preferred

Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

Six Sigma/Lean training preferred

Benefits

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months

Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Company

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services.

Founded in 1917