Director of Performance Improvement

Responsibilities

Director of Performance Improvement

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.

Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

Website: coastalharbor.com

The Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for coordinating and monitoring facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement, as well as staff training and education on the hospital’s performance initiatives and measures including outcomes measuring and reporting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and direct all Performance Improvement functions through the Governing Body and Medical Executive Committee; recommend and develop facility’s policies and procedures that are congruent with the facility Mission and objectives
• Act as patient advocate, coordinate surveys, and coordinate all performance improvement functions; coordinate and direct the Performance Improvement function through Governing Body; compare facility performance with similar facilities within the company and utilize these other facilities as a resource for ideas
• Develop and ensure the implementation of organization’s policies and procedures related to ongoing monitoring and improvement of quality care; maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards; work with facility administration to maintain regulatory and accrediting body standards
• Conduct investigations as appropriate, prepare appropriate documentation, and report occurrences to referring agencies and regulatory agencies, as required by law

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the Director of Performance Improvement position before applying, please contact Shannon Turk, Market Recruiter, at shannon.turk@uhsinc.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, psychology, or other related health field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Four years of experience in quality and improving organizational performance within a psychiatric treatment setting
• Strong knowledge of JCAHO and CMS standards
• Current BLS and CPI required

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