RN, Quality Assurance, Data Abstraction, Full Time

Adventist Health•Hanford, CA

About The Position

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Coordinates the ongoing development and implementation of organization wide quality improvement activities. Collaborates with hospital leadership, staff, physicians and information systems in facilitating specific job activities to achieve organizational goals. Assists in the coordination of studies performed within the Quality Assurance program and prepare reports as required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares first level analytical and statistical reports for the department.
Maintains information systems and report results regularly to the department director and appropriate leadership, physicians and staff.
Assists with the maintenance of the company's quality assurance program and identifies opportunities to improve patient care within the center.
Conducts concurrent and retrospective chart audits and data extraction and focused studies as assigned.
Assists in the planning, organization and direction of Quality Assurance programs and related activities.
Develops and maintains a calendar of chart review activities, including focus studies.
Ensures chart reviews are timely, accurate, and meet all data requirements for JCAHO, CMS, Medical Staff and the Board Quality Council and Governing Board.
Is responsible to perform initial screening and analysis of reported events, conduct data abstraction, and assist in facilitating meaningful Medical Staff case review documentation.
Monitors physician specific tracking, trending and reporting and provides assistance in abstracting and aggregating physician specific OPPE data in accordance with the credentialing process.
Monitors compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for the adjustment of company programs accordingly.
Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies as needed.
Identifies peer review cases through internal and external sources as appropriate.
Collaborates in planning, implementing, and evaluating department activities.
Assist Department Heads and staff in the evaluation of programs and effect changes as necessary to improve programs and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.