Professional Practice Evaluation Consultant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

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About The Position

Facilitates a peer review subcommittee whose purpose is to review referrals regarding medical decision making and professionalism of physicians and advanced practice professionals. Demonstrates knowledge in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta professional staff rules and regulations, by-laws, policies, external regulatory agencies (e.g., Joint Commission), federal, and state laws. Partners with professional staff to facilitate the professional practice evaluation (peer review) process and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

• 7 years of clinical RN experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)

Responsibilities

• Conducts case specific research on medical issues utilizing best practice standards.
• Prepares chronologies of the clinical and/or behavioral events involved in a case.
• Responsible for the oversight and facilitation of the assigned Peer Review Committees to ensure the process is followed.
• Supports Peer Review Physician Leadership in their role as Committee Chair(s).
• Maintains professional development by expanding clinical and professional knowledge as it relates to national best practice standards, interviewing and investigative skills.
• Manages and coordinates all issues related to the Peer Review Process and ensures all information is correctly entered into the Peer Review database.
• Prepares reports for the Peer Review Committees, Medical Executive Committee, and the Quality Committee of the Board.
• Identifies potential patient safety risks as it relates to the Professional Staff by facilitating and trending 'Lessons Learned' and/or 'Opportunities for Improvement'.
• Provides ongoing education to all system employees (including leadership) regarding the Peer Review Process.
• Supports and participates in the achievement of organization directed department goals and quality initiatives.
• Adheres to the HIPPA laws as they pertain to protected health information.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees