Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN)
American Health Communities, Huntsville, AL, United States
Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN)
Job Category:
Clinical
Requisition Number:
DIREC026393
Posted: April 7, 2026 | Full-Time
Unity Psychiatric Care, 5315 Millennium Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
Job Summary The Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN) will assist the Director Of Nursing (DON) in managing the Nursing Services and systematically review the way care is delivered to patients. This position is to ensure treatment services have characteristics that can be measured, analyzed, improved, and controlled as well as perform reviews and audits for the management of risk in the healthcare setting.
Essentials Job Duties
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 Assessment forms on admission and readmission charts for appropriate preventative measures
Monitor Fall Tracking Report for patients who have repeat occurrences
Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and conducting of routine health, safety and back‑care training programs to prevent worker injuries
Participate in various committees of the facility, such as care plan, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc., and any others as assigned
Meet with nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist in identifying and correcting problems, and/or the improvement of services
Rotate call with Director of Nursing and monitor/mentor clinical staff
Job Requirements
Assist in maintaining a reference library of written nursing materials that will assist the Nursing Services Department to meet patients’ needs and comply with state and federal regulations
Assist with HBIPs, JAR and EOC reports with facility operations
Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur
Assist with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the Nursing Services Department
Assist in the development and implementation of universal precautions and isolation procedures and assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance by staff
Assist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, recommendation of number of employees needed, and assist with the recruitment and hiring of Nursing Service personnel
Reliable transportation
Required Qualifications
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
Supervisory Responsibilites
Supervise support staff including scheduling and assigning work, review performance, recommend salary increases, promotions or discharges
Equal Opportunity Employer Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Clinical
Requisition Number:
DIREC026393
Posted: April 7, 2026 | Full-Time
Unity Psychiatric Care, 5315 Millennium Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
Job Summary The Director of Risk and Quality Improvement (RN) will assist the Director Of Nursing (DON) in managing the Nursing Services and systematically review the way care is delivered to patients. This position is to ensure treatment services have characteristics that can be measured, analyzed, improved, and controlled as well as perform reviews and audits for the management of risk in the healthcare setting.
Essentials Job Duties
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 Assessment forms on admission and readmission charts for appropriate preventative measures
Monitor Fall Tracking Report for patients who have repeat occurrences
Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and conducting of routine health, safety and back‑care training programs to prevent worker injuries
Participate in various committees of the facility, such as care plan, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc., and any others as assigned
Meet with nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist in identifying and correcting problems, and/or the improvement of services
Rotate call with Director of Nursing and monitor/mentor clinical staff
Job Requirements
Assist in maintaining a reference library of written nursing materials that will assist the Nursing Services Department to meet patients’ needs and comply with state and federal regulations
Assist with HBIPs, JAR and EOC reports with facility operations
Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur
Assist with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the Nursing Services Department
Assist in the development and implementation of universal precautions and isolation procedures and assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance by staff
Assist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, recommendation of number of employees needed, and assist with the recruitment and hiring of Nursing Service personnel
Reliable transportation
Required Qualifications
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
Supervisory Responsibilites
Supervise support staff including scheduling and assigning work, review performance, recommend salary increases, promotions or discharges
Equal Opportunity Employer Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr