Hospital Quality Assurance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The essential functions of this role are as follows 

• Direct the writing of a facility-wide plan for the quality assurance program describing the facility’s objectives, organization, scope and mechanisms for overseeing the effectiveness of monitoring, evaluating and problem identification and solving. 
• Provide data for a systematic clinical information system which facilitates patient/resident management and planning. 
• Set priorities for studying identified problems according to established criteria. 
• Approve quality assurance action plans developed by committees and departments. 
• Analyze information provided by internal sources and outside agencies and communicates the dissemination of information to the appropriate areas. 
• Monitor problem identification and resolution, communicating appropriate information from studies and data sources to other committees, departments and persons affected by that information. 
• Prepare summary reports of quality assurance activities for Superintendent and/or others as required. 
• Assure that concurrent monitoring programs are in place in accordance with appropriate standards. 
• Receive, analyzes and summarizes monthly monitoring reports from departments and committees. 
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. 
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.  Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.   

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

 Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: 

• Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, implement, monitor health care plans in a hospital, nursing home, institutional setting or related experience.   
• Thorough knowledge of hospital facility policies and procedures. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles in a hospital setting. 
• Extensive knowledge of Department of Mental Health rules, regulations and procedures. 
• Extensive knowledge of various state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the facility’s practice. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of various certification and accreditation requirements and standards as related to the Joint Commission and CMS. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in a timely and concise manner. 
• Ability to understand and interpret new and changing laws. 
• Organizational ability and knowledge of management techniques as they relate to quality assurance programming. 
• Coordinate follow-up on reports of internal/external reviews, J.C.A.H., certification surveys, etc. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility staff at all levels. 
• Ability to resolve conflicts, develop consensus on diverse issues and form efficient partnerships towards program reduction strategies.  
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required.  However, at least 6 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. 

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: 

• Must obtain CPR and CPI certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.