JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Quality and Risk Management has the responsibility for overseeing the coordination, implementation and follow-up on activities related to these areas of service. This includes the Quality Program, Risk Management Program and meeting organization regulatory requirements, and works in partnership with the SMC administrative and medical staff leadership and provides leadership in the development of a culture of safety and the measurement of the quality of care identifying opportunities and strategies for performance improvement (PI). Assumes a leadership role in accreditation and licensure activities. Works collaboratively with administration, medical staff, department managers and staff in performing duties. Investigates potential problem areas under direction of Quality Improvement Committee, Medical Staff Chairpersons and Administration. Oversees preparing of reports, summaries and statistical data including the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Summaries by the Quality and Clinical Review Coordinators. Serves as a liaison between outside agencies and the hospital in matters concerning Performance Improvement in conjunction with other clinical leaders. Conducts in-services or other education programs on Performance Improvement. This position will report to the CEO/COO. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other clinical degree preferred. 2. Master’s degree in nursing, hospital administration, public health, or related field preferred. 3. RN license or licensed in related field in healthcare preferred. 4. One of the following industry recognized quality certifications required upon hire or within 12 months of employment: a. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) b. Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) c. Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) d. Healthcare Accreditation Certification Professional (HACP) e. Other industry specific quality related certification 5. Minimum of five years’ experience in an inpatient health care setting. 6. Minimum of five years’ progressive management/supervisory experience in healthcare performance improvement. 7. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
JOB SUMMARY: Professional position in a hospital setting that facilitates the quality improvement efforts of the organization. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of the organization quality program. This includes developing and managing processes related to quality improvement, compiling data from various sources into meaningful information to be used to support quality initiatives and coordinating the release of data to external agencies and vendors. Supervises clinical review coordinates. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare admin or other related field preferred. 2. Minimum five years experience in an acute care hospital setting including a working knowledge of quality and peer clinical review processes, accrediting standards, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement methodologies. 3. Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, data base and graphics programs. 4. CPHQ preferred or retained within two years of hire date.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. May be assigned to specific medical specialty to help with patient care related that specialty. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. High School Diploma 2. Medical Assistant Certification preferred. 3. BLS/CPR required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. 4. Must have prior experience with obtaining patient vitals, various waived lab testing, performing EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, updating and maintaining healthcare records, patient transport and wheelchair safety.
JOB SUMMARY: The Nursing Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred. 2. Current BLS upon hire or within 30 days of hire. 3. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology. 4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: The Nursing Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred. 2. Current BLS upon hire or within 30 days of hire. 3. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology. 4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
