Quality & Risk Management Coordinator - RN (Part-time/Townsend)

Billings Clinic • Townsend, MT

125d • $37 - $46

About The Position

The Quality Program Coordinator has the responsibility, accountability and strategic direction for the quality programs. The role develops a culture of quality and safety, identifying opportunities and initiatives to enhance quality and patient safety. The Coordinator develops operational plans that build upon the present quality program to continue to be innovative in its approaches to quality and patient safety.

Requirements

• Two (2) Year/Associate Degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years quality, risk management and patient safety experience

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and/or obtain one within 3 years of hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops implements and evaluates the Quality Improvement plan.
• Develops Executive QI committee and oversees the agenda preparation.
• Collects reviews and maintains data relative to all quality and patient safety activities of facility operations and areas of clinical concern.
• Ensures that all departments establish and maintain quality improvement programs.
• Assists departments in evaluating the effectiveness of quality improvement activities.
• Collects data on admissions and throughout hospital stay from the medical chart for quality-of-care screening, trending and for medical staff committees.
• Acts as a resource to the clinical team to assure appropriateness of the plan of care and clinical documentation.
• Receives and compiles statistics related to all unusual occurrences not limited to but including patient and visitor incidents.
• Coordinates the investigation and resolution of patient complaints in a timely manner.
• Provides oversight of the collection of accurate data that is reported to outside agencies to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a resource on each clinical team for questions related to Medicare coverage and documentation.
• Provides guidance and oversight of peer review process that supports the achievement of continuous improvements in patient care.
• Serves as risk management and patient relations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree