Clinical Regulatory Specialist

PACS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing regulatory compliance objectives and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern facility programs. A strong predictor of success for the role is the individuals’ accountability for decreasing risk and mitigating non-compliance with patients, staff, visitors and the community. Through strategic planning, leadership and consultation, this person will lead and direct facility teams (remote and onsite) in the identification and implementation of strategic goals and objectives throughout the facility to reduce non-compliance.

Requirements

• Prior experience in healthcare management and leadership.
• Clinical education (licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse) license
• Required to have a minimum of six (6) months training/experience in Long Term care setting, with a working knowledge of aseptic technique to include but not limited to quality, regulatory compliance, infection control and prevention or other applicable experiences.
• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Collaboration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
• Conflict resolution
• Program and project management
• Expertise in data collection, analysis, report writing, and data presentation
• Leadership
• Familiar with software technologies
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Pursue professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills.
• Maintain certification and licensure requirements.
• Establish at least 1 professional goal per year.
• Advocate for patient safety, health worker safety, and safe practices.
• Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association.
• Consult and collaborate, as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations.
• Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups.
• Utilize principles of influence, leadership and change management.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and innovation to practice.
• Work collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary.
• Readily share knowledge and expertise.
• Contribute to the development of less-experienced healthcare providers through education and mentorship.
• Prepare and deliver infection prevention presentations to external groups.
• Evaluate (critically) research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice.
• Prepare summaries of special investigations and on the occurrences of applicable opportunities for improvement identified among facility operations and regulations.
• Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers.
• Implement strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.
• Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology.
• Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives.
• Consider the financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures.
• Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy.
• Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.
• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.
• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree