DIRECTOR OF NURSING AFFAIRS/CLINICAL QUALITY AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR (CQRC/APRN) (NEW)

General Duties The Director of Nursing Affairs acts as the primary backup and support to the Medical Director to enable him/her to provide the best possible administration for the Medical Services Department with respect to nursing affairs.

The Clinical Quality and Research Coordinator (CQRC) is responsible for implementation of procedures entailed in the NEON Clinical Quality Improvement Program (CQIP). In addition to quality improvement activities, NEON is involved in various clinical research activities. The CQRC is responsible for coordinating and assuring NEONs role in the said activities.

Education

• Registered Nurse degree required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Public Health (MPH) degree desired but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current valid State of Ohio Board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensure.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure preferred but not required.
• APRN Certification if applicable.
• Current CPR certificate (Healthcare provider BLS).
• Experience in Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with The Joint Commission working in a Community Health Center or similar ambulatory care setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with patients and all levels of staff.
• Ability to represent NEON on a professional level.

Technical Skills

• Use and operate office equipment, i.e., personal computers, calculators, copier, and fax machine.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Must demonstrate efficiency in the usage of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) systems.