The Quality Clinical Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. This position will assist with formulation of quality objectives to maximize quality outcomes, meet evidenced-based standards and minimize costs when applicable.
Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management, Nursing or related Allied Health Degree program.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical or hospital experience.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
- Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois (preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field from and accredited institution (preferred).
- Working knowledge of Meditech software program (preferred).
Responsibility Highlights
- Monitor and evaluation hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program initiatives with focus on process improvement implementation.
- Plan, develop, and implement QI software systems to support the QI program.
- Monitor process/outcome quality assessment studies that are pertinent to the Quality Improvement program.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and collection of data for inclusion in the Quality Improvement reports.
- Compile reports and present findings to the appropriate medical staff, departments, or hospital committees.
- Utilize various computer systems for tracking and trending.
- Complete various statistical reports and create supporting graphical diagrams, as needed.
- Provide support services to departments and providers needing assistance in developing Quality Improvement studies.
- Review clinical records and perform department/unit quality and safety surveys.
- Assist management in preparation for and during any regulatory surveys.
- Promote hospital approach of “Continuous Survey Readiness”.
- Educate staff regarding quality improvement processes, activities, and patient safety.
- Maintain compliance with JCAHO standards.
- Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring work activities in order to keep management informed of current overall quality status including identified improvement opportunities.
- Keep informed of current professional standards and represent hospital at various external organization meetings.
- Conduct Risk Management assessment, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $36.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
