DescriptionIntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Quality Coordinator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) RN Quality Coordinator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Quality Coordinator is Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of performance improvement activities within assigned patient populations/groups and medical staff peer review activities. Serves as a resource person to assigned performance improvement groups in areas of regulatory standard compliance, performance measurement and education. Coordinates selected JC, CMS and HCA required measure reporting systems.Interprets data and shares interpretation concurrently with Medical Staff, Patient Care Services staff, VPQ and other direct care givers to promote compliance with outcomes expectations. Assists in the development and monitoring evidence-based best practices. Participates in statewide quality efforts as assigned to include Florida Medical Quality Assurance Inc. (FMQAI), TJC, Core Measures, Leapfrog, Institutes of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and other applicable programs. Assists to coordinate, promote and maintain house-wide patient safety initiatives. Reports/participates in Team meetings, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement Council, applicable Medical Staff committees, and other committees as assigned. Works to expand knowledge of quality bringing new ideas and concepts to HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital. Provide support to departments overseen by the Vice President of Quality Management such as Risk Management/Patient Safety, Infection Control, Quality, and Medical Staff.
Acts as an expert resource to physicians, other managers, and patient care givers to consistently improve outcomes and performance. Develops creative learning tools and mechanisms for monitoring trends.
Assists in the development and monitoring of performance improvement activities throughout the hospital. Works in a collaborative manner with all departmental managers, staff, Case Management, physicians, and other allied health professionals. Leads PI processes within the individual departments as assigned. Proactively leads performance improvement initiatives including education as they related to outcomes management, including the coordination of evidence-based best practices; works with direct care-givers to improve compliance; and other follow-up data to support compliance with performance outcomes. Assists in tracer activities. Makes daily rounds in all areas assigned as required. Provides evidence-based research and articles to promote best practices, specifically as they relate to assigned measure set. Succeeds in helping to improve performance.
Assists to coordinate, promote and maintain house-wide patient safety initiatives. Promotes and
maintains compliance with TJC standards and elements of performance, National Patient Safety Goals; CMS Conditions of Participation, AHRQ and Leapfrog. Monitors compliance through tracer and periodic review activities. Attends assigned safety meetings and task force committees. Assists with the coordination and development of safety awareness education activities for staff and physicians. Develops graphs and monitoring techniques to trend variances and progress towards safety goals; (conducts research to provide LIPS and clinicians information to support proactive change).
The Quality Coordinator has full access to all medical records to review and identify real or potential risks, key issues and/or trends. Collects and or validates data for assigned measurement analysis in patient care areas assigned. Identifies patients who are included in assigned measure set, measures appropriate care. Reviews and acts on all data collected to facilitate best practice and positive outcomes, including performance outcomes. Assures that data abstraction is timely and correct.
Coordinates retrospective data collection to ensure COMET/Core measures, STS, ACC-NCDR,GWTG and other databases are appropriately maintained. Validates COMET/Core Measures and other data sets as assigned; coordinates on time submission, reporting, and maintenance of STS, ACC-NCDR, GWTG and other data that is abstracted by others. Promotes and facilitates evidence-based practice and creative performance improvement initiatives that are congruent with best practices and which meet or exceed outcome benchmarks.
Interprets data and shares interpretation concurrently with Medical Staff, Patient Care Services staff, and other direct care givers to promote compliance with outcomes expectations. Concurrently networks and communicates variances based on abstraction findings. Facilitates correction of practice as indicated. Prepares information and reports for committee meetings and provides data to demonstrate St Lucie’s current performance in assigned measures. Provides resources and/or research to promote compliance with best practices. Communicates effectively during committee reporting; conducts crucial conversation to address performance variances. Builds trust and credibility with medical staff and patient care team as measured by meeting performance expectations, demonstrated collaboration and program compliance
Participates in statewide quality and accreditation efforts as assigned to include Florida Quality Assurance Inc. (FMQAI), AHCA, CMS, TJC, Core Measures, GWTG, Leapfrog, Institutes of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and other applicable programs. Completes assignments as they are related to external collaborative and public reporting. Collaborates to assure data is submitted on time. Provides measure set data as requested to complete reporting. Leads an assigned measure set collaborative initiative
Prepares/reports/participates in Team meetings, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement Committee, monthly division Quality Monthly Operations Report (QMOR), applicable Medical Staff Committees such as Peer Review, Credentialing, Departmental Meetings, etc., and other committees as assigned. Responsible for OPPE/FPPE of Medical Faculty Members and Advanced Practice Professionals. Participates in committee activities as assigned. Develops reports as indicated. Assists in maintaining timeliness of reviews. Develops creative graphs and displays to showcase data for ease in understanding. Assists in the preparation of reports for the MEC and Board of Trustees
Responsible to promote and monitor evidence-based best practices. Monitors and documents variances from evidence-based best practices, as discovered through chart review and data abstraction activities. Provides documentation to appropriate administrative representatives. Develops graphs and monitoring techniques to trend variances and progress towards practice goals; conducts research to provide LIPs and clinicians information to support practice change. Creates and utilizes performance report cards to promote and sustain positive change
Responsible to promote and monitor evidence-based best practices. Monitors and documents variances from evidence-based best practices, as discovered through chart review and data abstraction activities. Provides documentation to appropriate administrative representatives. Develops graphs and monitoring techniques to trend variances and progress towards practice goals; conducts research to provide LIPs and clinicians information to support practice change. Creates and utilizes performance report cards to promote and sustain positive change.
Responsible to promote and monitor evidence-based best practices. Monitors and documents variances from evidence-based best practices, as discovered through chart review and data abstraction activities. Provides documentation to appropriate administrative representatives. Develops graphs and monitoring techniques to trend variances and progress towards practice goals; conducts research to provide LIPs and clinicians information to support practice change. Creates and utilizes performance report cards to promote and sustain positive change
Interprets data and shares interpretation concurrently with Medical Staff, Patient Care Services staff, and other direct care givers to promote compliance with outcomes expectations. Concurrently networks and communicates variances based on abstraction findings. Facilitates correction of practice as indicated. Prepares information and reports for committee meetings and provides data to demonstrate St Lucie’s current performance in assigned measures. Provides resources and/or research to promote compliance with best practices. Communicates effectively during committee reporting; conducts crucial conversation to address performance variances. Builds trust and credibility with medical staff and patient care team as measured by meeting performance expectations, demonstrated collaboration and program compliance
What qualifications you will need:
Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation Preferred
Bachelor's degree Preferred
3+ years of experience in acute hospital setting Required
1+ year(s) of experience in clinical healthcare Required
CPPS: Cert Prof Patient Safety or Certification in Quality (CPHQ) Preferred
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state-of-the-art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida. The area has sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our healthcare team. We have a friendly atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.Â"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Quality Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.