Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN)

About the role

The Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN) position at Unity Psychiatric Care assists the Director of Nursing in managing Nursing Services and ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and safely. Key responsibilities include monitoring patient weights, reviewing meal consumption, auditing physician orders, and conducting fall risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor admission and readmission charts for weekly weights
• Review monthly weight reports for significant weight losses and proper interventions
• Evaluate the process of documenting meal and supplement consumption and weighing process
• Audit physician orders to ensure compliance with medication
• Ensure that follow-up with the physician and the family is accomplished as appropriate
• Audit Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment forms on admission and readmission charts for appropriate preventative measures
• Audit Fall Risk Assessments forms on admission and readmission charts for appropriate preventative measures
• Monitor Fall Tracking Report for patients who have repeat occurrences
• Maintain a reference library of written nursing materials
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur
• Participate in various committees of the facility, such as care plan, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc.
• Rotate call with Director of Nursing and monitor/mentor clinical staff

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a healthcare discipline
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution
• Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in geriatric and/or psychiatric nursing
• License/Certification: Registered nursing license in the state where the facility is located, Current CPR Certification, Current Driver’s License of state where facility is located, Current automobile insurance according to company policy

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards

Benefits

Unity Psychiatric Care offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.