Title:  VPCH Quality Director

Overview

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH) has an opening for a Quality Director. This Executive level position will develop and maintain systems which will ensure successful program design and high-quality delivery of care. The VPCH Quality Director is responsible for maintaining the licensure, regulatory compliance, and Joint Commission accreditation of the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH) -- elements critical to the funding and ongoing operation of the facility.  

*Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position will report directly to Chief Executive Officer. The majority of the duties and workflow is independently determined based on incumbent's expertise, review, and analysis of current trends, hospital/facility processes and events, and interactions with regulatory agencies. Specific projects as assigned by the CEO or other members of the VPCH executive leadership team.

At VPCH, our mission is to provide excellent care and treatment in a recovery-oriented, safe, and respectful environment which promotes empowerment, hope and quality of life for the individuals it serves. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual who is looking to further their career and work to design quality care for patients. The State of Vermont offers outstanding employee benefits and generous paid time off as well as opportunities for professional development.

Who May Apply

This position, VPCH Quality Director (Job Requisition #49746), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact wendy.shapiro@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position.  Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in office settings and incumbents will routinely interact with patients experiencing serious mental illness, who present with various levels of risk to self or others - assaultive behavior, elopement risk, self-harm; and may be exposed to infectious diseases and caustic detergents.
The Quality Director’s daily work will involve complex systems and detailed analysis which will require profound concentration and focus. There is no lateral peer to this incumbent in terms of responsibility and expertise. The Quality Director is solely responsible for numerous high-stake deliverables and subject to a multitude of pressures which may result in high levels of stress. The incumbent will lead many short- and long-term, complex projects that will require sustained attention and vigilance to ensure completion. There is very little margin for error as any deficit in the above listed elements of performance put hospital licensure and accreditation at potential risk and may incur financial penalties, citations, injunctions, etc. The mental effort required for this position is immense.  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or human services related AND five (5) years or more of experience in hospital, healthcare quality, or risk management experience INCLUDING two (2) years or more of psychiatric care experience.

OR

Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont AND five (5) years or more of professional, hospital, healthcare quality, or risk management experience INCLUDING two (2) years or more of psychiatric care experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 
Master’s degree in healthcare or human services related field.
One or more of the following certifications: 
Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse (PMHRN) certified
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP)
Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) certified
Patient Safety credential (CPPS) certification

Special Requirements

Nurse incumbents must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

Successful completion of a physical examination that includes movement and weightlifting testing, provided at a DMH preferred clinic, is required for this position. 

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.