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VP of Quality Management

North Hills Hospital (North Richland Hills, TX)

We're an award-winning hospital located right here in the heart of Northeast Tarrant County, just minutes from Northeast Mall. Our mission is to serve, to care for, and to assist in the healing of our Patients and their Families. We're proud to be pioneers in offering high quality health care right here in your backyard. We are also honored to announce that North Hills Hospital has earned the designation of Cycle 4 Accreditation Chest Pain Center with PCI - the first hospital in the United States to achieve this level of certification!! Once again, we have demonstrated the highest level of achievement in performing life-saving, emergency treatment for patients experiencing a heart attack. North Hills recognizes this huge accomplishment for the Cardiac and ER services, and the entire hospital who support these departments every day. Join our award winning team as our Vice President of Quality Management.

In this position you will assist the CNO/COO in implementation of all aspects of the Quality Management Program, including the identification of opportunities to improve patient care, and will be responsible for the management, supervision and daily operation of the Quality Management Department. In addition, you will provide leadership and be a role model for the staff of the Quality Management Department and serve as a resource person for the hospital, Medical Staff, and other departments in areas to include Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, Infection Control, Discharge Planning/Social Services, Risk Management, and QIP. You will also participate in the education of hospital and Medical Staff in the Performance Improvement Program/methodology and current Joint Commission/TMF Federal requirements; assist in the Incident Report Program; review medical records according to criteria and outcome data identified; and promote positive Customer Service with internal and external customers.

Qualification and requirements for this position include:
BSN, Licensed RN in State of Texas or compact state are required. MSN or other Master's program in related field, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Management certification, BCLS certification preferred, 5 years clinical and 3 year of management experience preferred; 3-5 years experience in Quality Management desirable. In addition strong interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to change readily and function in a professional manner, knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding, basic computer skills and ability to grasp concepts of computers with training and experience, strong leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) desired. Knowledge of JCAHO standards, the accreditation process, data collection methods, medical record chart organization, documentation on forms, and universal order.

To learn more and apply, go to: http://bit.ly/IjKG64
EOE

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, an 898-bed Magnet hospital located in Dallas, Texas, has exciting Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management opportunities available!

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, a member of Texas Health Resources which is one of the largest faith-based, multi-hospital health care delivery systems in the United States, is an 898-bed Magnet-recognized facility.   In early spring of 2007, the Texas Health Resources Board approved a new ten year strategic focus which outlines a transformational journey toward achieving national prominence for innovation and excellence by 2016.  The energy and passion with which this strategy is being pursued is exciting.  Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management across our system is a key component and is one of our five transformational themes supportive of our 10-year strategic plan, thus making these opportunities critical to accomplishing our goals.

Manager of Patient Safety & Risk Management - Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
• Registered Nurse (BSN) or Bachelors degree in Health related field
• 5 years experience in a healthcare environment and 2 years experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety and/or quality
• RN license if applicable
• CPHRM (Risk Management) or comparable certification within one year
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to analyze and manage information
• Excellent verbal & writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of professional and non-professional customers                   
• Requires self directed, goal oriented person
Computer skills with MS Office

To view this exciting Manager of Patient Safety & Risk Management opportunity please visit http://bit.ly/HuG29Y

Risk Manager (RN) - Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
• Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor degree in Nursing strongly preferred
• Current RN
• CPHRM or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with team facilitation, conflict resolution and knowledge of TJC NPSGs

To view this exciting Risk Management (RN) opportunity please visit http://bit.ly/IsDVmM

Quality Improvement Coordinator (RN) - Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
• Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience
• Basic computer skills

To view this exciting Quality Improvement Coordinator (RN) opportunity please visithttp://bit.ly/HwDCZa

Accreditation Quality Improvement Coordinator (RN) - Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited RN Nursing program - Associate’s degree in Nursing. - Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred or Bachelors degree in Health related field
• Current RN licensure to practice in the state of Texas is required
• CPHQ - Quality certification required within 24 months of hire
• Three (3) years clinical experience
• Two (2) years leadership experience in healthcare related field

To view this exciting Accreditation Quality Improvement Coordinator (RN) opportunity please visit http://bit.ly/IehL4f

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 898-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.
               
At Texas Health Resources, we pride ourselves on providing eligible employees with a variety of great benefits which include:

• Matching 401 (K) plan,  Flex Spending Accounts and a Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• Wellness and Career Development Programs
• Competitive compensation packages including relocation coach
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Care Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Adoption Assistance, On-site Child Care and Fitness Centers

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 Posted: April 13, 2012

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Director of Clinical Services

Preferred Management Corporation seeks to hire a Director of Clinical Services.

Scope of position encompasses both Hospital and Rural Health Clinics. Develops and standardizes policies and procedures and other documents as appropriate. Promotes compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and accreditation standards. Provides oversight for procedures related to appointment and/or reappointment of individuals to the medical staff. Optimizes opportunities for performance improvement based on analysis of findings from quality assessment and/or peer review findings. Serves as Corporate Clinical Compliance Officer for Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics and Home Health Agencies.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years Registered Nursing degree, advanced degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build a collaborative working environment
• A resource for nursing personnel
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements

Requirements:
• Drafts new policies for staff consideration and Board adoption for the purpose of complying with new regulatory and/or statutory requirements.
• Reconciles current policies and procedures with applicable regulatory and/or statutory requirements.
• Drafts medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations for medical staff consideration and Board adoption.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of medical staff applications for appointment/reappointment.
• Assists with both the establishment and evaluation of the effectiveness of corrective actions to remediate undesirable patterns and/or trends identified through the quality assessment and/or peer review proceedings.
• Monitors the effectiveness of corrective actions for undesirable patterns and/or trends associated with billing chart audits.
• Investigates complaints and prepares reports related to the clinical compliance issues.
• Identifies and organizes continuing education opportunities for Chief Nursing Officers.
• Facilitates developing of staffing patterns; analyzes patterns and trends of variances and implications of variances.
• Serves as liaison to outside agencies, educational institutions, legislative bodies, State Boards of Nursing.

Travel to various hospital locations is a requirement.
Must be based out of Shawnee, Oklahoma or Austin, Texas.

Visit us online at: www.preferredmanagementcorp.com
Send resume' to mike@preferredmanagementcorp.com or gayle@preferredmanagementcorp.com

Posted 4/7/2012

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Internship Opportunity

Title: Intern

Qualifications
• Administrative or management expertise derived from practical and theoretical preparation for individuals in administrative positions.
• Preferably an earned Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a specialty area of management.

Job Description:
Guides students in the application of knowledge in healthcare administration practice. The administrator has the overall responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the learning experience.

Role Responsibilities:
1. Mentors and is a role model for students
2. Directs overall goals and objectives for the practicum experience based on student outcome objectives provided by the student.
3. Identifies and discusses the learner’s needs in order to meet the course objectives.
4. Assesses the nature of particular administrative encounters that will enable the student to meet his/her learning objectives at varying levels of the specialty curriculum.
5. Utilizes appropriate teaching methods to help the student meet his/her learning objectives and allows each student to experiment with newly learned skills that will build confidence in his/her abilities.
6. Demonstrates and supports the critical analysis of guidelines/standards of practice and determines how they should be implemented or adapted to healthcare situations.
7. Supports student in his/her refinement of interpersonal skills that promote effective communication with employees and colleagues.
8. Alert students to focus on problematic areas early in the practicum, thereby providing each student an opportunity to refine interpersonal skills by the time the clinical practicum is completed.
9. Evaluates whether the learner’s objectives have been achieved.
10. Provides the learner with feedback (DeWitt, 1996)
11. Demonstrates attitudes and qualities consistent with the ethics of the administrative and management practice, including
• Leadership skills in the area of peer review, quality assurance and delegation.
• Respect for the student’s faculty, curriculum, and program.
12. Communicated the ability to cope with multiple variables in the organizational setting while carrying out all work interactions.

Conditions of Student-Preceptor-College Partnership

Preceptor Activities:
1. Implement academic and professional standards set forth in the college handbook.
2. Immediately report to the instructor any student behaviors that place the site at risk.
3. Monitor and report student performance according to course criteria.
4. Notify instructor when student is at risk for failing or when minimally acceptable performance is demonstrated consistently by student.
5. Supervise students in the practicum setting.
6. Communicates with the administrators of departments that will provide resources or administrative experience to students involved in leadership roles.
7. Provide students with formative and summative evaluations using the appropriate performance evaluations.
8. Understand the legal liability of the preceptor role.

Preceptors can expect student to:
1. Meet with preceptor to clarify course objectives and focus of practicum activities.
2. Assist preceptor to complete required documents associated with preceptor role.
3. Generate a schedule with the preceptor consistent with the preceptor’s availability/schedule.
4. Before practicum begins, negotiate a procedure for contacting the preceptor in case of absence.
5. Notify preceptors at the beginning of the day if they will be absent for a scheduled clinical day due to illness or emergency.
6. Negotiate a policy with the preceptor, for making up time, when possible, for any clinical absences.
7. Dress appropriately and behave in a professional manner at all times in keeping with the standards set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
8. Adhere to site dress code when specified.
9. Wear student identification badges, not work employee badges.

Preceptor can expect clinical faculty to:
1. Provide them with course description and objectives, and the required number of hours required for the term of practicum.
2. Clarify college rules regarding preceptors and preceptor – student arrangements.
3. Provide information about the best times to reach the faculty member, and phone numbers and email addresses for key faculty members.
4. Consult on student or partnership problems that affect student progression in clinical coursework.
5. Collaborate on creating appropriate experiences that prepare students for success as entry-level health services employees.
6. Guide preceptor in the student evaluation process.
7. Provide feedback on their performance as preceptors.
8. Formally recognize the preceptor’s role in the education partnership through a variety of mechanisms.

Contact:
Sariah Lien
TAHQ Executive Administrator
(877)756-4400
info@txquality.org