Clinical Program Coordinator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Fairhope, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Program Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting daily clinical operations, providing direct patient care, and ensuring the facility's adherence to quality, compliance, and safety standards. This position involves coordinating the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, serving as the Infection Prevention Coordinator, and managing provider credentialing. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement and patient safety.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
Knowledge of ambulatory surgery center operations, QAPI principles, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Understanding of CMS Conditions for Coverage, OSHA, HIPAA, and accreditation standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret data, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Ambulatory surgery or healthcare quality experience preferred.
Experience in quality management, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, or risk management preferred.
Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or willingness to obtain, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support daily clinical operations and provide direct patient care as needed.
Assist with staff orientation, competency validation, and clinical education.
Collaborate with leadership to promote patient safety and operational excellence.
Coordinate the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
Prepare reports and documentation for leadership, committees, Governing Board, corporate, and regulatory agencies.
Maintain continuous compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage, OSHA, HIPAA, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Assist with accreditation surveys, regulatory inspections, policy review, and survey readiness activities.
Serve as the facility's Infection Prevention Coordinator.
Coordinate provider credentialing and recredentialing activities.
Partner with Human Resources to support onboarding and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Coordinate required certifications and annual education programs.
Provide guidance on quality improvement, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in committees and perform other duties as assigned.