RN Quality Coordinator

Community Health Systems•Laredo, TX

About The Position

Laredo Medical Center is currently hiring RN Days for the Quality Coordinator department. Are you looking to join a hospital that delivers world-class patient care? Do you enjoy working with people who truly believe in community? If so, you just came across the perfect place! What We Offer: Competitive Compensation Education Assistance Student Loan Repayment Program 401K, Health, Dental, Life Insurance PTO Job Summary The Quality Coordinator - RN plans, coordinates, and implements quality management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data, collaborating with medical staff, and facilitating process improvements to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The Quality Coordinator supports accreditation efforts and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in quality management, performance improvement, or a similar role in a healthcare setting preferred
Strong understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
Excellent analytical skills for data collection, interpretation, and reporting to support quality initiatives.
Effective communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to change, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of quality and safety.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and quality reporting tools.
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

Nice To Haves

CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and implements quality management strategies, including data collection, analysis, and performance monitoring, to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Conducts medical record reviews to evaluate patient care and identify opportunities for improvement, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Collaborates with healthcare teams to coordinate quality improvement initiatives, providing guidance and education on best practices and standards of care.
Abstracts core measure data and enters it accurately into hospital, corporate, and state databases, ensuring timely submission of quality reports.
Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, and leadership, providing regular updates on quality measures, compliance, and performance metrics.
Supports the development and maintenance of quality-related policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and reflect current clinical standards.
Assists in preparing data for presentations and reports, correlating information to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements, contributing to a culture of continuous quality enhancement and patient safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.