Director of Quality and Risk Management

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Director of Quality and Risk Management Overview:
The Director of Quality and Risk Management is responsible for leading the activities and resources of the Quality and Risk Management Department to achieve both departmental and organizational goals. This includes oversight of risk management, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities:
Risk Management: Manage claims against the facility and coordinate with legal counsel and the corporate compliance team. Serve as liaison with patients, medical staff, and hospital staff to resolve complaints. Administer and oversee the day-to-day operations of the risk management program. Analyze risk data and trends to mitigate liability and improve patient outcomes. Lead patient safety initiatives to create and maintain a safe healthcare environment. Quality Management: Direct performance improvement projects, quality reviews, and ensure DNV survey readiness. Ensure regulatory compliance and lead efforts to meet CMS IPFQR and other program metrics. Provide guidance on the formation and maintenance of hospital policies and procedures. Participate in hospital and medical staff committees as needed. Additional Duties: Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on quality and safety issues. Monitor emerging standards and ensure continuous organizational compliance. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Unencumbered Registered Nursing (RN) license in the State of Missouri. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality, Risk, Regulatory Compliance, and/or Performance Improvement within a healthcare setting. Prior experience with quality metrics and healthcare data analytics. Skills & Certifications: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. BLS certification required within one month of hire. CPHQ certification required within two years of hire. Our Mission and Vision:
At Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health , we are committed to improving the quality of life for our patients through personalized behavioral health services delivered in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to unite communities, families, and healthcare providers to enhance behavioral health, one patient at a time.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in behavioral health and leading quality and safety improvements in your community, we would love to meet you.
Location: Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health 11100 Ayrshire Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
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Location:
Maryland Heights, MO, United States
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Management Occupations

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