Quality Assurance RN Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance RN Coordinator , also referred to as a Performance Improvement Nurse Coordinator or Stroke Program Nurse Coordinator . Quality Assurance RN Coordinator for our Performance Improvement and Stroke Program monitors and improves stroke care quality by analyzing data, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Quality Assurance RN Coordinator collaborate s with clinical teams, provide staff education, and support corrective actions to maintain high standards of care.

Bonus Options:  up to $10,000 ( restrictions may apply )

Shift’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8 :00 a m to 5 :00 p m

Location: Knapp Medical Center – Weslaco, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the manager/director of Performance Improvement, the PI Coordinator RN is responsible for assisting in the coordination, integration, and implementation of the organization wide performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and state/federal regulatory and accreditation standards. Activities include but are not limited to integrity reliability review, medical chart reviews, data abstraction for CMS Core Measures and other quality outcomes studies, employing evidence-based practice; integrating best research with expertise & patient values for optimal care; working in interdisciplinary teams; application of performance improvement methodologies to minimize waste, decrease errors, increase efficiency and ultimately improve care and appropriate utilization of informatics to communicate, manage knowledge with clinical expertise and patient values for optimal care. Educates staff regarding core measures and updates regarding new and enhance indicators. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License required. Bachelor Degree preferred

2. Five years clinical experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance experience preferred.

3. Experience in reviewing charts for quality care issues.

4. Detail oriented organizational skills. Must be able to handle multiple cases, directions and follow-through.

5. Good communication skills both verbally and written.

6. Certified professional in healthcare quality preferred.

7. EMR experience and Computer skills required

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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