QA Utilization Coordinator, Trauma Performance Improvement, RN

Coordinates quality, utilization and risk management activities for the medical center; provides technical, educational, consultative, and coordinating support to assigned areas.

• Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities with other medical center departments.
• Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities.
• Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development. Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria.
• Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths.
• Reviews hospital admissions and extended stays for specific hospital departments.
• Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed.
• Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed.
• Assists in orientation and training of peers; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies.
• Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.  Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Secondary Function: 

• Trauma/ ICU/ED experience required

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in acute care nursing as a RN.


• Minimum one (1) year of experience in quality management.

• Bachelors degree in nursing or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Registered Nurse License (California)
  

• Demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, statistical analysis, accreditation and licensing processes.
• Strong problem solving, project management, group facilitation and teamwork skills.
• Able to assess or evaluate patient medical records as it relates to quality of care and systems analysis. Current working knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA and Title 22 standards/regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories.
• Must be PC literate.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid, current drivers license with personal means of transportation preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Salary : $158,400 - $204,930