RN Medical Staff Performance Improvement Credentialing Coordinator

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

18h

About The Position

The RN Medical Staff Performance Improvement and Credentialing Coordinator supports and coordinates the Medical Staff Performance Improvement, Peer Review, and Focused Review functions and activities in compliance with the Medical Staff Quality Improvement Plan and related policies and procedures. The Coordinator works closely with other departments of CentraState Medical Center to obtain appropriate quality information such as Risk Management, Quality and Patient Safety, and Information Technology and Support under the supervision of the Chief Medical officer. Additionally the RN Medical Staff Performance Improvement and Credentialing Coordinator under the supervision of the Manager of Medical Affairs coordinates and processes the credentialing of reappointment applications for Medical Staff membership and/or privileges in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Departmental Rules and Regulations so as to assure the maintenance of qualified practitioners who provide patient care in the hospital. The Coordinator notifies applicants and Hospital personnel of action(s) taken per established Departmental policies/procedures. The coordinator processes and monitors medical staff quality improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum 5-8 years of RN acute care clinical experience required.
Active NJ RN license required.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) required within three years
Must be computer literate, including data base management
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

Nice To Haves

Prior nurse leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge of Joint Commission and State standards required

Responsibilities

Supports the work of the Medical Staff Quality Review Committees through case review for clinical quality, documentation, and professional behavior
Participates in collecting and reviewing of quality data, working closely with the Medical Staff Departments and quality committees, as well as individual physicians in reviewing the performance report information.
Works in conjunction with department chairperson, VP Medical Director of Quality, and Chief Medical Officer on medical staff department quality initiatives
Conducts medical staff case reviews and works in conjunction with the VP Medical Director of Quality, Chief Medical Officer, and department chairpersons
Supports and coordinates the Medical Staff Performance Improvement and Peer Review
Works closely with the Manager in regard to Focused Professional Performance Evaluation(FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for regulatory compliance
Maintains OPPE and FPPE records on medical staff, supports department chairpersons in development of FPPE plans
Tracks and trends medical staff FPPE and OPPE
Coordinates and provides administrative support (preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes) for departmental/medical staff committee meetings as assigned
Initiates the credentialing process, including the dissemination of reference requests and state and federal verification correspondence
Maintains continuous contact via phone, email and/or in person with candidates for reappointment and all agencies and intuitions who have been requested to supply credentialing information
Reviews and organizes all data received and prepares reappointment files for presentation to Credentials Committee, Department Chairpersons, and the Medical Executive Committee
Enters provider data into appropriate systems and appropriately notifies other departments of these changes as needed
Drafts correspondence and requests for information, following department policy for release of information
Closely monitories information collection; cognitive analysis of all information received, evaluates adequacy and quality and pursues additional information if necessary
Is responsible for the technical and administrative support of all functions of the Office of Medical Affairs as required or assigned. These functions include but are not limited to, updating changes to provider profiles, answering incoming telephone calls, scanning/indexing Credentialing documentation in electronic credentialing software system, monitoring Physician Lounge for cleanliness and availability of supplies
Communicates to the Manager of any concerns relative to the Office of Medical Affairs
In conjunction with the Manager of Medical Affairs, handles and/or is kept up to date on all confidential or sensitive issues concerning Medical Staff members and activities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet recognized healthcare facility