DIRECTOR - PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

UHS$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing, social work, or a related health field required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in quality and risk management in an acute medical or psychiatric setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission, State of Michigan standards, and CMS regulations for mental health facilities.
  • Ability to develop and implement performance improvement strategies effectively.
  • Experience in staff training and educational program development related to performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuous compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory standards.
  • Conduct staff training on performance initiatives and outcome measurements.
  • Collaborate with leadership to maintain survey readiness at all times.
  • Manage hospital performance improvement initiatives and ensure effectiveness.
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to analyze performance metrics and implement improvements.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Free Basic Life Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Director of Performance Improvement (Hospital Setting)

Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)

A growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24-hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. Metropolitan provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy.

Position Summary

The Director of Performance Improvement (DPI) has broad responsibility to ensure the hospital's compliance at all times with all Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory agencies standards and requirements. The DPI is responsible for staff training and education on the hospital's performance initiatives and measures including outcomes measurement and reporting. The DPI works with leadership and all staff to ensure survey readiness at all times.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, or related health field is required. Master's Degree preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience : Four (4) years of experience in quality and risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting.

Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of Joint Commission, State of Michigan standards, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

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