Nurse Quality Assurance Coordinator
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Coordinator manages the collection, review, and sharing of quality performance data within a correctional health care setting. Working under the direction of site leadership, the position helps ensure documents and records meet required protocols and state and federal health care standards. The role supports compliance and quality improvement initiatives focused on CalAIM programs. It plays a key part in monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and supporting accountability for services provided to the justice-involved population. You will oversee healthcare quality, compliance, audits, and CalAIM program performance within the correctional setting. Candidates should be licensed nurses in California with quality assurance experience, strong analytical and reporting skills, and a solid understanding of healthcare regulations and quality improvement processes. This position can be based at either the Santa Barbara County Jail or Santa Maria facility, depending on the location you prefer!
Requirements
- Graduate degree from a nationally accredited nursing program
- Training in processes and quality tools
- Minimum one (1) year of experience
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in a QA setting or hold certificate in quality (i.e. Green Belt, Certified Quality Technician, Quality Improvement Associate or Quality Inspector)
- A background in healthcare quality assurance and a solid understanding of CalAIM policies and Medi-Cal requirements are essential for success in this role.
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
- This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Responsibilities
- Collects, analyzes, and oversees quality performance data and related data entry
- Designs, conducts, and evaluates quality audits, reviews, and control plans
- Performs and coordinates medical record and documentation reviews to abstract relevant data
- Prepares and generates reports on performance against quality indicators and CalAIM metrics
- Collaborates with leadership to address gaps, support training efforts, and implement corrective actions
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401k
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
