Director of Quality Management
Company: Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Location: Aiken
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Responsibilities Director of Quality Management Aiken Regional
Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed
acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to
the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in
South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment
of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently,
coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides
comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (
Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health ), emergency medical care (main
hospital and ER at Sweetwater ), orthopedic surgeries, maternity,
rehabilitation services( Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services ),
imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: Director of Quality
Management is responsible for the overall coordination and
direction of activities associated with the Quality Outcomes
Management Department. Responsibilities include continuous hospital
preparation and compliance with regulatory agencies; facilitation
of the hospital Performance Improvement Program with the goal of
positively impacting the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Duties: Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission
Standards (TJC), definitions and intents. Assists with
hospital-wide education regarding implementation of (TJC)
Standards. Provides direction and facilitation of Standards
Compliance Task Force in setting goals to meet compliance standards
and improve hospital processes. Provides leadership and
coordination of site visit, preparation for the (TJC) survey
process Provides leadership and direction of the hospital
Performance Improvement Program. Leadership and direction to QOM
associates in collaboration of service lines toward improving
patient outcomes and achieving goals of hospital business plan.
Prepares departmental operational and capital budget on an annual
basis. Performs functions related to the hiring and performance
evaluation of associates in the QOM Department. Provides timely
reports regarding PI activities, TJC and other regulatory
standards, and other information as requested or appropriate, to
hospital leaders. Provides leadership and support to the operation
and utilization of various data management programs facilitated by
QOM, i.e., quality software programs, ORYX initiative, and other
systems, which manage medical staff performance data. Provides
direction to department service lines in identifying appropriate
strategies/outcome studies for improving quality and efficiency of
patient care. Maintains collaborative relationship with medical
staff with regard to communication of length of stay and other
quality and efficiency criteria. Participates in various hospital,
community, Corporate, or other committees and organizations as
appropriate. Performs other Director-related duties as assigned by
Administration. Other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights Sign On
Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus
Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of
Excellence - Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding
work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student
Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted
stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300
Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest
Website: About Universal Health Services One of the nation's
largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare
services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an
impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its
inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of
Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries,
UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health
facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States,
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications Requirements: Education : Bachelors in Nursing,
Masters preferred; Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
preferred. Experience: Previous, recent experience in Quality
Outcomes in healthcare organization. Previous management
experience. Current knowledge of regulatory compliance standards
for healthcare organizations, including behavioral health;
experience with accreditation processes. License or Registration
Requirements: Six Sigma/Lean training preferred. Training: N/A
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