Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program Manager

Utah Division of Human Resource Management

$67K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of program management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or extensive clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Medicaid policies and nursing home quality standards.
  • Ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
  • Experience in strategic planning and resource management.
  • Exceptional communication and consultation skills.
  • Background in quality assurance and audit processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage long-term care quality incentive programs.
  • Review and update state plans and administrative rules.
  • Collaborate with health care providers and agencies to ensure compliance.
  • Plan and allocate resources for program effectiveness.
  • Coordinate projects and provide problem resolution assistance.
  • Develop training and presentations on policies and programs.
  • Represent the agency in discussions with governmental and private entities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engage with various stakeholders including government and private organizations.
  • Make a significant impact on long-term care quality in the community.
Full Job Description
Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program Manager

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $32.20 - $52.45 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 8/10/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities
Do you have excellent program management experience and quality improvement or audit experience? The Office of Reimbursement, Coordinated Care and Audit is seeking a candidate with program management and quality assurance to join their team as a Health Program Manager II.

TheHealth Program Manager develops, manages, and coordinates the existing longterm care quality incentive programs, moratorium and bed transfer issues, contractualcompliance, and the Upper Payment Limit quality improvement program for nursingfacilities. The manager is responsible for reviewing, maintaining and updatingthe Utah State Plan, and Utah Administrative Rules for assigned programs; plansand allocates resources to ensure Department's policies and state/federalstatues are fully compliant and consistent; provides expert consultationservices to public and private health care providers; manages assigned programsas directed and collaborates with other state and county agencies, programs,providers and community-based organizations.

Supplemental Information
  • Preference may be given to those with a Bachelor's degree (or higher) or extensive long-term care clinical experience.
  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  • This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
  • Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
  • An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.


Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:
  • Plans and manages assigned programs. Writes and reviews program plans, and rules, .
  • Sets goals, establishes priorities, manages resources, develops concepts and approaches, reviews projects progress and results; makes management decisions.
  • Develops and coordinates policies, resources and mission as well as goals, visions and expectations of programs.
    Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
  • Coordinates and assigns projects; provides assistance in resolving problems; approves system changes and establishes project priorities.
  • Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
  • Develops and implements procedures and programs in response to agency policy, state and federal laws, etc.
  • Represents the agency with federal, state and local government units, in the media or with private organizations.
  • Provides presentations and training to the industry regarding programs, policies, rules, and state plans.
  • Ensures compliance with contractual obligations and follow-up with other parties to ensure compliance.


Qualifications
  • Plans and manages assigned programs. Writes and reviews program plans, and rules.
  • Sets goals, establishes priorities, manages resources, develops concepts and approaches, reviews projects progress and results; makes management decisions.
  • Develops and coordinates policies, resources and mission as well as goals, visions and expectations of programs.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
  • Coordinates and assigns projects; provides assistance in resolving problems; approves system changes and establishes project priorities.
  • Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
  • Develops and implements procedures and programs in response to agency policy, state and federal laws, etc.
  • Represents the agency with federal, state and local government units, in the media or with private organizations.
  • Provides presentations and training to the industry regarding programs, policies, rules, and state plans.
  • Ensures compliance with contractual obligations and follow-up with other parties to ensure compliance.
  • Medicaid knowledge.
  • Experience with the nursing home industry quality of care standards.


About the Role

Location -
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

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