Director of Performance Improvement Opportunity:

Full-Time, Weekdays, Dayshift

Position Summary:

The Director of Performance Improvement defines, implements, evaluates, and ensures revisions of the Performance Improvement Plan are completed as needed incorporating departmental quality control, regulatory accreditation requirements and goals based on facility’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

Plans and chairs Performance Improvement Committee/Quality Council meetings, following an agenda that addresses quality of care findings and concerns.
Provides consultation to department heads in development of departmental PI measures, data collection, and analysis that are appropriate, timely, and outcome focused.
Monitors facility functions to assess TJC survey readiness and implements corrective actions as needed & indicated.
Conducts/participates in annual mock survey with Corporate input.
Fosters staff development and growth of team. Encourages an environment of high accountability to department and facility.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required; A Master’s Degree (M.A.) preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably acute care/behavioral health hospital setting.

Certifications/Licensure

None; Must have current knowledge of regulatory requirements and accrediting standards.

Language Skills

Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Director of Performance Improvement