What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Coordinator RN position at Lower Keys Medical Center?
Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Coordinator RN position at Lower Keys Medical Center
Unit: Quality Coordinator RN (2 years of quality experience preferred)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:00 PM (This is an onsite position)
Monthly Housing Stipend
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles
Job Summary
The Quality Coordinator - RN plans, coordinates, and implements quality management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data, collaborating with medical staff, and facilitating process improvements to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Quality Coordinator supports accreditation efforts and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions
Unit: Quality Coordinator RN (2 years of quality experience preferred)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:00 PM (This is an onsite position)
Monthly Housing Stipend
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles
Job Summary
The Quality Coordinator - RN plans, coordinates, and implements quality management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data, collaborating with medical staff, and facilitating process improvements to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Quality Coordinator supports accreditation efforts and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements quality management strategies, including data collection, analysis, and performance monitoring, to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Conducts medical record reviews to evaluate patient care and identify opportunities for improvement, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to coordinate quality improvement initiatives, providing guidance and education on best practices and standards of care.
- Abstracts core measure data and enters it accurately into hospital, corporate, and state databases, ensuring timely submission of quality reports.
- Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, and leadership, providing regular updates on quality measures, compliance, and performance metrics.
- Supports the development and maintenance of quality-related policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and reflect current clinical standards.
- Assists in preparing data for presentations and reports, correlating information to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements, contributing to a culture of continuous quality enhancement and patient safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 2-4 years of experience in quality management, performance improvement, or a similar role in a healthcare setting preferred
- Strong understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills for data collection, interpretation, and reporting to support quality initiatives.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to change, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of quality and safety.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and quality reporting tools.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred