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UCHC Director of Quality Improvement & Accreditation and Standards

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 02, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	UCHC Director of Quality Improvement & Accreditation and Standards
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)
Department	UCHC-UCHC'S Admin
Overview	University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a UCHC Director of Quality Improvement & Accreditation and Standards for the UCHC Central Administration offices located in Trenton, NJ. The Director is responsible for the overall functioning of the Quality Improvement Program for University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC), manages the administrative activities of the Quality Improvement office and supervises all QI staff. The QI Director is responsible for continuously assessing all aspects of care and services at UCHC, recommends improvement interventions and treatment, and monitors the effectiveness of such interventions and the maintenance of achieved improvements. Is responsible for assessing outcome of treatment at UCHC, using, adapting, and developing, as necessary, the outcome assessment tools used at UCHC Duties include: Directs the Quality Improvement Program. Manages all aspects of the National Commission for Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditation to include maintaining compliance, preparing for site visits, and any other related activity that results in continuous accreditation. Responsible for the overall administration of the program and identifies goals and targets for the program, updates the program as appropriate, and evaluates its performance annually. Responsible for all performance improvement activities, including development and oversight of performance improvement teams. Develops, implements, and reviews all performance measures; provides consultation and education to management and key staff regarding performance measurement, improvement, and outcome data.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	32S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	107311.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	141344.00
Annual Maximum Salary	175377.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Executives and Directors
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Minimum of Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Statistics, Education, Nursing, Public Health, or Related Health Care Area plus Seven (7) years fulltime postgraduate experience in a relevant health care setting, in which five (5) years are in a senior level management role Requires knowledge of mental, dental, and physical health care services and extensive knowledge and experience with quality improvement programs Requires a valid driver's license. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications	Working knowledge and experience in statistical data analysis and ability to retrieve data from the Electronic Health Record used by NJDOC Strong oral presentation skills would be demonstrated in speaking at conferences and/or professional training Two (2) years related supervisory experience Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and ability to function in a team environment required. Experience in supervising unionized workforce Computer literacy in such programs as ACCESS, EXCEL, Power BI or other AI tools, statistics applications, and ability to access data from the back tables of electronic health record
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0700
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Trenton
State	NJ
Location Details	UCHC Central Administration Offices located in Trenton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement