Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Staff Quality Coordinator - Quality

SUMMARY:

The Medical Staff Quality Coordinator coordinates the development of performance improvement for the Medical Staff while promoting a positive safety culture for the benefit of our patients. The Medical Staff Quality Coordinator will coordinate efforts to monitor, evaluate, and improve the ongoing professional practice of individual practitioners with clinical privileges. The Medical Staff Quality Coordinator will create a culture with a positive approach to peer review by recognizing practitioner excellence as well as identifying improvement opportunities. Assists with the reappointment process by providing inpatient physician profiles and peer review data. Ensures the process of peer review is clearly defined, fair, defensible, timely, and useful. Participates and performs medical record reviews. Coordinates peer review activities and serves as a resource to medical staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in related medical field required. Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related healthcare experience.

Licensure and/or Certification: Must possess current Arkansas or Compact State Nursing License in good standing, if applicable.

Safety Sensitive Designation

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds with proper body mechanics. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment:

Office setting within a clinical environment