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State of Montana Quality Improvement Manager in Lewistown, Montana
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Quality Improvement Manager at the Montana Mental Health and Nursing Care Center. The Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center (MMHNCC) in Lewistown is a licensed residential facility for the long-term care and treatment of persons who have mental disorders and who require a level of care not available in the community. TheQuality Improvement Manageris part of the senior management team with responsibility for compliance with healthcare standards, and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities throughout Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center (MMHNCC). The Quality Improvement Manager will assume responsibility for the functional areas within Quality Resources, oversee the Qualityunit and other compliance and safety positions. The functional areas include serving day-to-day as a resource to leadership and staff for such areas as disease specific care, quality measures, national collaboratives, special projects and regulatory issues, and process improvement for MMHNCC along with education. * *Why Join DPHHS * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. *Physical and Environmental Demands:This position is exposed to unconventional behaviors by residents with mental illness. The ability to engage and work with often volatile individuals and make critical decisions is required. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens. Walking, standing, and sitting for variable periods of time is required. May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Required for thefirst day of work: · HIPAA and confidentiality requirements · Patient safety standards · Quality and process improvement principles and tools · Change management theories and principles · Health care trends · Health care information management · Resources required federal, state, and local laws applicable to health care environment · Basic statistics, data collection, analytical tools, accurate report writing · Use of computer software such as Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, and Power Point) · Utilize interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, leadership, physicians, board, and external audiences · Possess the ability to turn data into information to support process improvement and change. · Assists in facilitating compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements · Federal long-term certification requirements Supervision The number of employees directly supervised is: Two direct reports with 5 (Maintenance Staff) other employees with oversite. How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, _submit your application_ on the State of Montana Careers website. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. *Title: *Quality Improvement Manager Location: Lewistown Requisition ID: 24142957