Exciting *IN PERSON/ON SITE* Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist - Spearhead Quality Improvement Initiatives and Ensure Regulatory Compliance with Your Expertise!Nestled along the picturesque Oregon coastline, our Critical Access Hospital is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our vibrant community. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a supportive team, we offer a unique opportunity for a member of our Quality team to make a lasting impact on the standard of care provided.As the Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist you will:Collect, analyze, and present data for trends and organization compliance with regulatory and accreditation bodies.Assist the Quality and Risk Director and the organization with regulatory compliance.Ensure required chart audits are completed concurrently and reported to the designated quality committees.Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support quality improvement.Support the professional staff peer review committee through case review and concurrent screening of outcome indicators such as mortality case review and readmission review.Submit required data to regulatory and accrediting bodies on an ongoing basis.Facilitate continuous survey readiness activities, including participation and documentation of work orders and completion in hospital and clinic Environmental Rounding.Collect, aggregate, and trend safety event occurrence data to identify opportunities for improvement.Collaborate and facilitate with others to analyze sentinel or potential high-risk low-volume activity through the Root Cause Analysis & Action (RCA2) process.
Provide clinical SBAR for review by the RCA2 Team.At Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center our mission is "quality healthcare with a personal touch". Our values are compassion, patient-centered care, teamwork, community, professionalism, and integrity. Every day we are working to improve the health and viability of the community by working to be the best place for patients to receive care, for employees to work, and for providers to practice medicine.Come be a part of our dedicated team and contribute to the health and well-being of our community while enjoying the unparalleled beauty of the Southern Oregon Coast!Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements:Associate's degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Nursing or related fieldCurrent unrestricted Oregon RN licenseCPHQ Certification or similar Nationally recognized Quality and/or Risk Management Certification (CPHRM) within 2 years of employmentStrong computer skills with an emphasis on Excel and online data entry systemsStrong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated leadership abilityAdaptable communication skills to a wide variety of encounters with the healthcare teamHighly developed problem-solving skills, self-directed, motivated behaviorAbility to develop and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with physiciansDemonstrated ability to analyze problems and issues and understand the regulatory and reimbursement impact of those decisions
Benefits include:Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.SCHHC pays the full employee-only amount for health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life insurance.403b retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment.Professional development opportunities and career growth within a thriving healthcare organization.Work-life balance with a schedule that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Southern Oregon Coast.Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations are available to access job openings or apply for a job.
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84546-97179 Yearly Salary
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