Stroke Program Coordinator

Community Health Systems Inc

Las Cruces, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Facilities Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Surveys, Microsoft Office, Nursing Administration, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Evaluation, Procedure Development, Project/Program Coordination, Public Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Las Cruces, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible positions.

Why us?

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Job Summary

The Accreditation Coordinator supports the facility's ongoing readiness for accreditation and regulatory compliance by coordinating survey preparedness, facilitating performance improvement initiatives, and educating staff on applicable standards. In collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders, this role monitors and promotes adherence to regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital licensure criteria, while serving as a key liaison with accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Essential Functions

  • Coordinates all accreditation and regulatory readiness activities across departments, ensuring ongoing compliance with standards from accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state agencies.
  • Serves as liaison with external accrediting and regulatory agencies, supporting survey preparation, coordination, and follow-up.
  • Facilitates multidisciplinary teams to address compliance gaps and implement corrective action plans.
  • Conducts routine compliance rounds in clinical and non-clinical areas, identifying issues, educating staff, and escalating concerns when needed.
  • Provides education and training on accreditation standards, performance improvement methodologies, and regulatory changes to hospital staff and leadership.
  • Collaborates with hospital leadership and medical staff to track and trend performance indicators related to quality, safety, and accreditation.
  • Assists departments in developing and evaluating policies and procedures to ensure alignment with accreditation and licensure standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in accreditation, regulatory compliance, or quality improvement in a healthcare setting required
  • Prior experience coordinating Joint Commission or CMS survey readiness preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements applicable to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Strong understanding of performance improvement tools, root cause analysis, and process mapping.
  • Effective communication and facilitation skills with the ability to work across clinical and administrative teams.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office and electronic quality/compliance reporting tools.

Licenses and Certifications

  • CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred or
  • CHCQM - Certified Healthcare Quality Management preferred
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/