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Quality Improvement Manager- East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta

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Job Title: Quality Improvement Manager- East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta

Pay Grade: L

Workplace: East Central Regional Hospital

Travel: Less than 10%

Job Summary:

Under Supervision, coordinates and manages quality assurance and performance Improvement activities at hospital

• Under supervision, manages CMS, TJC, and other regulatory agency corrective action plans

• Facilitates and coordinates Performance Improvement Teams

• Working with hospital leadership, facilitates implementation of initiatives identified by performance improvement teams

• Collaborates with other PI Coordinators to address Division of Hospital Services needs

• Supports Risk Manager in completion of Proactive Risk Assessments (e.g. FMEAs).

• Conducts Root Cause Analysis, including RCAs for Sentinel Events, using the RCA guidelines provided in Sentinel Events, 03-521. Note: RCAs require participation of an RCA Team.

• Under supervision, facilitates required yearly quality assessment of effectiveness, Staffing Effectiveness, and Governing Body Reports

• Serves on Hospital Level Committees as appointed by QRID

• Position requires up to 10% travel within state hospital system

Actively Participate in assigned Hospital System Meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in healthcare management or related field

• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric facility

• Experience in Microsoft Office programs

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

• Experience in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, including analysis and presentation of clinical data and key performance indicators

• Knowledge and experience in TJC Surveys

• Knowledge of TJC (HAP, NCC, BHC) accreditation requirements and CMS certification standards

• Experience in project management

• Experience in working with cross functional teams

• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

+ Drug Screening

+ TB Evaluation

+ Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Busi Support Analyst 2 (GSP131). Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0IO9

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Aug 30, 2025