Director of Quality and Risk - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis has a great opportunity for a full-time Director of Quality and Risk Management. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is conveniently located in West Memphis, Arkansas and is a psychiatric residential facility for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today.

The Director of Quality/Risk is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals, and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and Performance and Improvement efforts. The Director of Quality/Risk will also ensure TJC/CMS/Arkansas Code compliance and act as liaison with said entities.

Director of Quality/Risk responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice. ​​​​
• Implement the unit policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
• Responsible for unit compliance with Joint Commission, HCFA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and formulates plans for improvement.
• Coordinate the process for determining and maintaining accurate legal processes for patients.
• Ensure Safety and Risk Management policies are consistently implemented on the unit.
• Process unusual occurrence reports, conduct investigations and corrective plans when needed. ​​​​​​
• Participate in performance improvement activities and is responsible for the effectiveness of the unit quality improvement program.
• Collaborate with case management to ensure patients receive timely quality care.
• Participate in the Nurse Staffing Committee meeting to help improve the safety of the hospital and ensure accurate recording and recordkeeping of meeting minutes.
• Attend and actively participate in the monthly Nurse Managers meeting.
• Report monthly PI and NPS Goals data to the DON and CEO.
• Effectively complete assigned rotation as the Administrator on Call (AOC).

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing; Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience
• Nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards strongly preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• CPR and Handle with Care certification.
• At least one-year previous experience in an acute behavioral health hospital preferred.

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

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Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.