Nurse - Quality Assurance Coordinator RN or LVN
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Coordinator manages the collection, review, and sharing of quality performance data in a correctional health care setting. Working under the direction of site leadership, the coordinator 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, monitors performance, identifies gaps, and supports accountability for services provided to the justice-involved population. The position oversees healthcare quality, compliance, audits, and CalAIM program performance. It may be based at either the Santa Barbara County Jail or the Santa Maria facility, depending on the candidate’s preferred location.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Training in processes and quality tools.
- At least one year of experience.
- Licensed nurse in California.
- Current and maintained lifesaving BLS certification through AHA.
- Current and maintained lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA.
- Healthcare quality assurance background and a solid understanding of CalAIM policies and Medi-Cal requirements.
- Must reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience working in a QA setting, or a quality certificate such as Green Belt, Certified Quality Technician, Quality Improvement Associate, or Quality Inspector.
- Previous correctional or detention facility experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and oversee quality performance data and related data entry.
- Design, conduct, and evaluate quality audits, reviews, and control plans.
- Perform and coordinate medical record and documentation reviews to abstract relevant data.
- Prepare and generate reports on performance against quality indicators and CalAIM metrics.
- Collaborate with leadership to address gaps, support training efforts, and implement corrective actions.
- Support compliance and quality improvement initiatives focused on CalAIM programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- DailyPay, allowing team members to receive earned pay as they earn it.
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
- Employee Assistance Program with 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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Job Type
Full-time
