Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs in New Orleans, LA

Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of School Support and Improvement
  • NOLA Public Schools
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • NOLA Public Schools Vision

    The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 


    Under the guidance of the Senior School Support Officer, the Director of School Support and Improvement will play a significant role in supporting and creating conditions to foster continual improvement among charter schools in New Orleans. This position requires one to consistently work across a diverse group of stakeholders, inside and outside NOLA-PS, to identify, analyze, understand and formulate solutions best suited to ensure maximum impact at both the district and school level. Areas of policy and practice development are constantly emerging, but priority areas include teacher and school leader talent pipelines, post-Covid-19 recovery(e.g., learning loss, social- emotional wellness) student wellbeing, school safety, curriculum implementation and operational efficiencies. The Director will be expected to directly support charter school leaders and their teams when challenges arise that must be addressed at the local or state level. Given that NOLA-PS is a premier portfolio school district and presented with governance and policy development challenges unique to such a system, a successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial critical-thinker with a deep commitment to uncovering solutions to increase the efficacy of both NOLA- PS and individual charter school organizations.

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    $65,400 - $99,735 a year
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    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    Stakeholder Customer Service and Support

    •     Directly support and engage school leaders regularly on their needs to increase organizational effectiveness and increase student achievement;

    •     Serve as a contact and support for a caseload of charter school operators;

    •     Build relationships with school leaders and school staff and school staff across city schools;

    •     In collaboration with the SSI team, executes strategies to improve communication to schools and regularly proposes and drafts information to be considered for inclusion in the Weekly Charter Newsletter and School Leader meetings;

    •     Serve as the school liaison and district coordinator of support services for schools that are in the NOLA-PS Local Education Agency (LEA), which includes: serving as the primary point of contact for staff; regular communication and coordination with department leads for LEA functions (Exceptional Children’s Services, Federal Programming, Data, Testing); providing regular communication to schools; facilitates problem-solving through coordination,

    and develops an understanding of LEA functions to ensure schools are meeting obligations in LEA agreement and receiving the support services needed. (this only applies to one SSI director position)

     

    Strategy Development and Data Analysis

    •     Evaluate and manipulate a variety of data on school performance, including but not limited to state testing data, charter operating agreements, and Charter School Accountability Framework requirements(academic, financial, and organizational performance metrics)to inform school support and improvement strategies, policy, practice discussions, and development;

    •     Develop on going training opportunities, create exemplars, and share resources with schools that address needs within priority school improvement areas;

    •     Independently generate and propose solutions to address specific school needs that arise by engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders;

    •     Serve as a resident expert in one of the following areas, depending on past experience, and skill set, to lead initiatives and bring expertise to the team:

    o  School Turnaround

    o  Charter School Authorization

    o  Instructional Leadership

    o  Project Management

    o  School-based Data and Analytics

    o  Teacher/Leader Talent Best Practices

    o  School Climate and Culture

    •     Research, develop and plan for implementation of subset policies, practices, and plans that directly impact NOLA PS meeting its organizational goals and strategic priorities related to school operations and improvement;

     

    Communication and Coordination

    •     Consistently engage with NOLAPS staff across divisions to increase effectiveness and efficiency when supporting, engaging, and communicating with schools (e.g., federal programs, diverse learners, etc.);

    •     Works collaboratively with other School Support and Improvement team and Student Support Division members to identify and develop solutions to emerging issues and execute department/ division priorities and responsibilities;

    •     Regularly communicate, coordinate and liaise with state and local experts and partners that have experience and knowledge related to the given issue or topic;

    •     Communicates effectively with colleagues, school leaders ,and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, orally and in writing;

    •     Participates in meetings, working groups and workshops to convey and/or gather information required to perform essential job functions, provide thought partnership, or support the strategic communication of information to schools; and,

    •     Stay abreast of information schools need and determine the best and most efficient way to relay information to schools, that is in line with state, local, and federal policy and provides opportunities for additional supports and resources(e.g., scholarships, partnerships, etc.)


     

    School Improvement

    •     Research, identify and develop plans with schools to implement best practices in school improvement, specific to the local public charter school context, including both instructional practices and school culture/climate;

    •     Identify factors that contribute to school renewal/non-renewal and develop school improvement plans to assist schools in achieving their growth and performance goals;

    •     Provide schools with access to resources and tools in identified areas of need to improve progress toward school-level priorities and goals; and,

    •     Evaluate and report the impact of school support in the areas listed above;

            As needed, provide direct oversight, support or leadership at a school in need of additional support due to academic performance or non-compliance.

     

    Other

    •     Perform other related duties, as requested.

     

     

    Education and Experience

    •     Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Public Policy, or similar field required;

    •     Master’s Degree in related field strongly preferred;

    •     Minimum of 7 years of professional experience required;

    •     Work with or in charter schools strongly preferred;

    •     Experience in school leadership(teacher leadership, administration, or principal)required;

    •     Knowledge of and familiarity with Louisiana Charter School policy and law strongly preferred; and

    •     Knowledge of state and national best practices in charter school authorization strongly preferred.

     

    Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

             Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others and communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner.

             Ability to use basic office procedures and equipment.  Expertise in the use of personal computers, literacy in the following software packages: Windows, Microsoft Office Programs with proficiency in Word and Excel, and financial management software. 

             Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.

             Ability to take initiative and complete projects successfully without supervision.

             Attention to detail and accuracy.

             Strong written and oral communication skills

             Excellent information-gathering and information-monitoring skills

             Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

             Ability to collaborate and partner with various stakeholders.

             Ability to use good judgment and strong decision-making skills.

             Capacity to work well under pressure in a rapidly changing start-up environment.

             Ability to work well under pressure, while projecting high motivation, maintaining strict confidentiality and handling clients with tact and diplomacy. 

             Ability to follow-up/follow-through on assignments

     

    Work Environment

    Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    •     Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity(such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the work day;

    •     Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than30pounds rarely;

    •     Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks(suchascuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals)rarely;

    •     Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; and

    •     Normal setting for this job is an office setting, but can include a school building. 


    Performance Evaluation

    The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.


    EEOC Statement

    NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.


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Quality Control Coordinator
  • Ness Healthcare
  • Mandeville, LA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Position Summary: Highly motivated and experienced Clinical Quality & Compliance Program Manager needed to join our team. You will play an important role in revamping and managing our clinical quality...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Director of Quality Management - Inpatient Rehab
  • North Shore Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Lacombe, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital *A quad venture with Select Medical & Ochsner, Slidell Memorial Hospital and St. Tammany Parish Hospital* Lacombe, LA Director of Quality Management (DQM) R...
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Director of IOP
  • Ness Healthcare
  • Mandeville, LA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Position Summary:The Director of Outpatient Services has the responsibility for coordination of all outpatient programs and services provided to clientele. Essential Functions: Responsible for the ove...
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Director of Marketing
  • Ness Healthcare
  • Mandeville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Northlake Behavioral Health System and Northlake CCBHC offer inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents with behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. Northlake utilizes evide...
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Director of Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Gretna, LA FULL_TIME
  • Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match 100% Coverage of...
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Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN
  • LCMC Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • YOUR JOB IS MORE THAN A JOB Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Supervisor - Operations Coordinator - Post Op Surgical Services/Ortho
  • Ochsner Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary - OHC St. Bernard
  • Ochsner Health System
  • Chalmette, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Supervisor- Operations Coord-Med Surg/Tele- St. Bernard - Full Time
  • Ochsner Health
  • Chalmette, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Primary Care Practice Partner - Jeff Hwy - FT
  • Ochsner Health System
  • New Orleans, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Medicine - FT
  • Ochsner Health System
  • New Orleans, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • STAT Home Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Analyst, Pharmacy
  • LCMC Health
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Your job is more than a job The Financial Analyst analyzes financial data and designs and generates reports for the mana...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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