Registered Nurse Quality Review

UnityPoint Health•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Overview The Quality Review Nurse (QRN) provides medical record reviews for cases identified as possible quality/safety concerns and/or meet pre-established criteria. QRNs use critical thinking, clinical knowledge and judgment to determine which records are referred for further review by a physician, typically the department chairperson. The QRN provides support to medical staff departments in terms of meeting preparation and orienting new physician regarding the peer review process. This position takes on a key role in managing and coordinating the Peer Review Process. The QRN assists with data analysis and report generation. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in Iowa
Two years of clinical nursing experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and guide frontline employees, leadership, physicians and other external parties.
Strong oral and written presentation skills to a variety of audiences.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Review cases using Epic and prepare charts for physician review using critical thinking, clinical knowledge and judgment to determine which cases should be reviewed by a physician.
Assists physician reviewers to use Just Culture Algorithm when reviewing cases.
For those cases referred to a physician, the QRN prepares a summary of the case and meets with department chair/designee to determine next steps up to and including referral to peer review committee.
Coordinates necessary correspondence to providers and follow-up documentation and tracking.
Attends and staffs various committees and department meetings (CMC, LDC, Peer Review).
Meets with department and committee chairs as necessary to plan agenda and staffs meetings.
Assist with various reports and processes such as FPPE, and re-credentialing.
Orientation of new physicians to peer review and other review processes.