What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality Assurance position at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital?
Director of Quality Assurance
$107,853.96 - $154,226.28 per year
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director develops, implements and monitors Quality Assurance Programs that incorporate essential elements.
The incumbent is responsible for developing and updating a Quality Assurance Plan in accordance with accreditation standards of Titles 5: 18: 19 of Public Law 89-97 and amendments thereto; Titles 20: 45: and JCAH Standards, P.S.R.O. regulations, division and department; serves as a resource in Quality Assurance techniques, theories, standards, criteria and regulations; provides Quality Assurance information, research, or resources as requested and required, hospital policies and the State of New Jersey.
Oversees the Division’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program Assist Division staff with performance improvement methodology, performance improvement initiatives. Works with Division Staff on development and maintenance of a Performance Measure Dashboard or Report Card. Develops reporting schedule for Division performance measures and initiatives. Serves as a facilitator; teaching, orienting and familiarizing Division staff with the concept and components of the Division’s Quality Assurance Plan and Performance Improvement model. Assists OAC and staff on developing the state psychiatric hospitals into a system of care as opposed to individual hospitals working in silos. Reviews the hospital’s Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement and Violence Prevention Plan and Annual Assessment to ensure compliance with the law and actionable items identified and resolved. Knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS compliance issues and best practices for resolution.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a Mental Health discipline, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Administration or Hospital Administration.
NOTE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Mental Health discipline, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Administration or Hospital Administration supplemented by two (2) additional years of experience in mental health-related research, teaching, or the provision and/or administration of mental health services may be substituted for the doctoral degree.
LICENSE: A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey may be substituted for the above-referenced education.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in mental health-related research, teaching, or the provision and/or administration of mental health services, including two (2) years of supervisory experience
- AND -
Two (2) years of experience in the NJ Department of Human Services or the NJ Department of Health Quality Assurance Programs consisting of one or more of the following areas: program evaluation, utilization review, accreditation compliance, disciplinary standards, medical records, professional growth and development service, standards compliance, or their equivalent.
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with the supervision of the design, development and implementation of quality assurance and improvement programs in hospital systems.
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes:
* 12 vacation days
* 15 sick days
* 3 administrative leave days
* 13 paid holidays
* Major medical insurance
* Dental plan
* Prescription coverage
* Life insurance
* Pension and retirement plan
Please download & complete the application https://www.nj.gov/health/forms/dpf-663.pdf and return the application with your resume & cover letter via the APPLY button.
Any offer is conditional and based on clearances for fingerprints, employment/personal references, health & drug screens. The work week will be Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Any questions, please call 1-609-567-7547.
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Ancora NJ 08037
Division of Behavioral Health Services, NJ Department of Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $107,853.96 - $154,226.28 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience:
- quality assurance & improvement programs in hospital systems: 2 years (Preferred)
- mental health-related: 5 years (Preferred)
- supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- license to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $107,854 - $154,226