Director of Quality Management

Responsibilities Director of Quality Management at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina. Responsible for coordinating and directing activities associated with the Quality Outcomes Management Department, ensuring continuous hospital preparation and compliance with regulatory agencies. Provides leadership in the Performance Improvement Program, facilitating quality and efficiency of patient care and preparing the organization for Joint Commission survey processes. Visit us online at: Core Duties Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards (TJC), definitions and intents. Assists with hospital-wide education regarding implementation of TJC Standards. Provides direction and facilitation of Standards Compliance Task Force in setting goals to meet compliance standards and improve hospital processes. Provides leadership and coordination of site visit preparation for the TJC survey process. Provides leadership and direction of the hospital Performance Improvement Program. Leads and directs QOM associates in collaboration with service lines toward improving patient outcomes and achieving goals of the hospital business plan. Prepares departmental operational and capital budget on an annual basis. Performs hiring and performance evaluation functions for associates in the QOM Department. Provides timely reports regarding PI activities, TJC and other regulatory standards, and other information as requested or appropriate, to hospital leaders. Supports operation and utilization of various data management programs facilitated by QOM, such as quality software programs, ORYX initiative, and other systems managing medical staff performance data. Directs department service lines in identifying appropriate strategies and outcome studies for improving quality and efficiency of patient care. Maintains collaborative relationship with medical staff regarding communication of length of stay and other quality and efficiency criteria. Participates in various hospital, community, corporate, or other committees and organizations as appropriate. Performs other director-related duties as assigned by Administration. Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: Qualifications Education: Bachelor's in Nursing, Master's preferred; Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred. Experience: Previous recent experience in Quality Outcomes in a healthcare organization. Previous management experience. Current knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for healthcare organizations, including behavioral health; experience with accreditation processes. License or Registration Requirements: Six Sigma/Lean training preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr