Director of Performance Improvement - Full Time

UHS • $100K — $130K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, organizational leadership, or a related field; BSN preferred.
  • 2+ years in quality management within an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
  • Expertise in Lean methodology with experience in application; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Project Management training or certification preferred.
  • Experience in a clinical setting; RN background preferred.
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, Cal/OSHA, and Patient Rights standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the Quality Management/Performance Improvement program for the hospital and outpatient services.
  • Collaborate with leadership to utilize Lean concepts for service improvement.
  • Lead the integration of Lean practices among all staff levels with a focus on measurable results.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including TJC and CMS.
  • Utilize UHS best practices to meet organizational quality goals.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Tuition Assistance for further education.
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
  • Access to a HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans alongside Prescription Drug coverage.
  • 401(K) with employer match and discounted stock plan.
  • Pet Insurance option available.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are currently hiring a full time Director of Performance Improvement for Fremont Hospital!

The Director of Performance Improvement develops, manages, and integrates the Quality Management/Performance Improvement program for all aspects of the hospital and outpatient services to drive and accelerate the measurable and continual progress in meeting the organization's quality objectives. The Director works as part of the leadership team and collaborates to improve services using Lean concepts and effective project management. Lean is central to this role: the Director is expected to maintain a thorough working knowledge of Lean and to lead and support its integration throughout the facility and with staff at all levels. The leader effectively utilizes UHS best practices to meet organizational goals and ensures compliance with all accreditation and regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as well as any other applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Commuting to Fremont Hospital is easy! It is conveniently located near public transportation options such as AC Transit, BART, and the ACE Train.

Fremont Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as :
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program or university in a healthcare related field, organizational leadership, management or related field. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or clinical field, preferred.
Experience:
  • Two (2) years' experience in quality management, improving organizational performance within an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Lean methodology and demonstrated experience applying Lean concepts; Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
  • Experience as an RN or clinical field, preferred
  • Project Management training or certification preferred
  • Experience in a clinical setting
  • A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, Cal/OSHA, and Patient Rights standards.
Licensure:

None required; however, current California RN or other relevant clinical license or ability to obtain is preferred.

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