QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER- EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these.

As Georgia's public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas : behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title : Quality Improvement Manager- East Central Regional Hospital

Pay Grade : L

Job Summary :

Under Supervision, coordinates and manages quality assurance and performance Improvement activities at hospital

Under supervision, manages CMS, TJC, and other regulatory agency corrective action plans

Facilitates and coordinates Performance Improvement Teams

Working with hospital leadership, facilitates implementation of initiatives identified by performance improvement teams

Collaborates with other PI Coordinators to address Division of Hospital Services needs

Under supervision, facilitates required yearly quality assessment of effectiveness, for example Proactive Risk Assessments (FMEA), Staffing Effectiveness, and Governing Body Reports

Serves on Hospital Level Committees as appointed by Director of QM / RM

Position requires up to 10% travel within state hospital system

Actively Participate in assigned Hospital System Meetings

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of experience related to area of assignment

Experience in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, including analysis and presentation of clinical data and key performance indicators

Knowledge and experience in TJC Surveys

Knowledge of TJC (HAP, NCC, BHC) accreditation requirements and CMS certification standards

Experience in project management

Experience in working with cross functional teams

Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master's in healthcare management or related field

Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility

Experience in Microsoft Office programs

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work / life balance.

Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https : / / dbhdd.georgia.gov / benefits

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications.

Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care :

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications.

Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.

Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience related to area of assignment.

Note : An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo : Requisition ID : ADM0HFS
• Number of Openings : 1
• Shift : Day Job
• Posting End Date : Sep 21, 2024
16 hours ago