Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
For more information about our hospital, please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/
River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Performance Improvement (DPI) is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility's programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, CMS, and all other state and federal agencies. The DPI is responsible for staff training and education on the hospital's performance initiatives and measures including outcomes, measurement and reporting.
Job Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Provide direction and consultation to all staff members on the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the use of total quality management tools in the application to patient care.
- Provide a broad vision in the continuous development and direction of quality management and quality improvement programs for the facility.
- Consult with senior staff and directors in the development of department specific programs and quality measures which are within the standards of Joint Commission, LDH, CMS, OSHA regulations, LHA and all other applicable federal, state or local law/regulations governing health-care entities.
- Review the results of performance improvement requirements with each department director, define performance improvement requirements for the department and involve other departments/services in the problem-solving process when situations span over more than one department.
Benefits Highlights:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Nursing (BSN) or behavioral health related discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
- License/Certification: LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN
- 3-5 years related work experience required
- Must have knowledge of inpatient psychiatric operations, clinical quality measures, restraint/seclusion monitoring, patient safety, and regulatory compliance (Joint Commission) specific to behavioral health.
