Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care develops and implements various activities to improve overall quality of organization. Participates in and serves as a resource to quality improvement committees. Being a Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care tracks and analyzes trends and outcome reports and advises management on areas to improve upon. May be responsible to ensure all institute or government regulations are adhered to. Additionally, Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be a Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the VP of Strategy, Impact & Innovations, the Director of Quality Improvement (QI) will develop strategies to plan, organize and coordinate agency compliance efforts for licensure, accreditation, and contractual agreements. The Director of QI leads in collaboration a culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation and transformation.
Essential Functions
The Director of QI will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned.
Competency Requirements
-Highly organized
-Experience with training and orienting staff on regulatory updates
-Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
-Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
-Must have working knowledge of Council on Accreditation (COA), DMH, DCFS and Probation standards and regulations
Education and Experience
-Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
-Experience in Quality Improvement/Utilization Review/Clinical Records Programs in a hospital or mental health setting preferred
-Experience in a supervisory position preferred
Certifications/Licenses
-LMFT or LCSW Clinical license issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
-Valid CA driver’s license
Additional Requirements
-Tuberculosis clearance
-Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
-Satisfactory completion of health screening
-Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
-Satisfactory driving record
Delegates Authority To
Quality Improvement Specialist
Lead QI Specialist
Assistant Director of QI
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of a Director of QI, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and use his/her fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to walk, drive, bend, or lift objects heavier than 10 pounds. The employee is rarely required to run.
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