RN Performance Improvement Program Coordinator

HCA Healthcare•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Performance Improvement Program Coordinator is responsible, under the direction of the Director of Quality Management, for ensuring evidence-based standards of care within assigned service lines meet the requirements of The Joint Commission, HCA, and other regulatory agencies. The coordinator plans and implements performance improvement and patient safety activities, monitors and trends medical staff quality performance, and serves as a liaison to Medical Staff Leadership, department directors and managers, and other facility personnel on quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance projects. The role models quality improvement methodology and performance-data evaluation, provides guidance on new approaches, and may take on additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of Quality Management.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification required within three years of hire.
At least five years of recent clinical experience in an acute care facility.
Current Nevada Registered Nurse license required.
Skills in physical assessment, laboratory data interpretation, and nursing theory.
Basic computer and hospital informatics skills, including Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with Joint Commission Core Measure requirements.
Ability to maintain professionalism and efficiency during stressful situations, manage conflict appropriately, and display a positive attitude.
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing or another master's degree preferred.
Prior experience as a Program Coordinator or Performance Improvement/Quality Coordinator preferred.
Working knowledge of Meditech preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure evidence-based standards of care in assigned service lines meet The Joint Commission, HCA, and other regulatory agency requirements.
Coordinate and implement performance improvement and patient safety activities within assigned service lines.
Monitor and trend the quality performance of the medical staff.
Serve as a liaison to Medical Staff Leadership, department directors and managers, and other facility personnel regarding quality and patient safety activities and regulatory-compliance projects.
Model quality methodology and the evaluation of performance data, and provide guidance on new approaches as identified.
Take on other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Quality Management.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.