For eleven consecutive years, Summa Health System, in Akron, OH, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence. Modern Healthcare has selected Summa as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare nationally, as well.
The Director, Post Acute QA PI/Education is directly responsible to lead, develop and implement effective methods to: assess and ensure quality assurance/process improvement initiatives; oversee clinical staff orientation, education and competency assessments; monitor and assure compliance with regulatory standards; interface with IT staff for effective design and use of electronic medical record and billing software; and oversee effective case management practices for Summa´s Home Care, Hospice of Summa, Summa´s Maternal Touch and Summa´s Home Infusion.The Director, Post Acute QA PI/Education serves as a resource to Summa Health System merged and/or affiliate hospitals post acute programs in sharing, developing and implementing: quality assurance/process improvement methods and practices; staff orientation, education and competency plans and presentations; regulatory compliance standards and updates.Requires a Masters degree in Nursing, Business, Hospital Administration, or other related field of study and a current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.Three (3) years QI/Education experience in a homecare/hospice environment to include two (2) years of leadership experience required.