Travel Nurse RN - CVOR in Sitka, AK
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Sitka, AK
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Clinical Data, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Quality, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Leadership, Literacy, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Meeting Minutes, Mentoring, Monitor Regulations, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Patient Safety, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Process Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sitka, AK
POSTED
1 day ago
About The Position
ID: 54966135 Shift: Full Time, Days Description: Primary responsibilities are as the Long-Term Care (LTC) QAPI Coordinator / RN. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate, conduct, coordinate, and evaluate consistent quality clinical care delivery through adopted clinical standards, policies, practices, protocols, and processes. Ensure compliance with CMS and other regulatory bodies, as applicable. This position coordinates regulatory surveys; continuous accreditation readiness activities. As a member of the LTC facility interdisciplinary team, this position also coordinates, assigns, performs and evaluates general practices within the facility as it relates to safety, regulatory compliance, corporate standards, and more using the QAPI program as one method of monitoring. Infection Control facilitation, as it relates to adopted and expected performance is aligned with this position. This position works closely with Administration, Providers, Leaders and Staff to ensure awareness of quality and patient safety, and to facilitate improvement efforts in all areas. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job May include any and/or all of the below: Collaboration with the Long-Term Care Administrator on overall QAPI objectives for the organization. Plan, organize, and direct quality assurance program and activities. Lead projects and provide education and coaching and coordinate with directors/managers to ensure QAPI efforts are integrated into all operations and departments, including staff responsibilities. Provide ongoing assessment of performance, analyzes clinical outcome data, and identifies performance improvement opportunities or trends. Plan, develop, organize, implement, coordinate, and direct the quality assurance and assessment program designed to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. Establish and maintain tracking systems for recommendations of groups involved in quality assurance. Develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Assist in developing follow-up procedures for monitoring identified problem areas. In collaboration with the Risk Manager, perform RCA as necessary and keep all records of FRIs (facility reported incidents) and Datix events, and assist in investigations of incident reports, complaints, resident care issues and others as requested. Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the quality assessment and assurance program. Design a process for and conduct an evaluation of QAPI efforts (at least annually). Facilitate a discussion within the quality committee for this annual review. Develop and maintain formal QAPI plan. Organize and facilitate the quality committee meetings by guiding discussion around performance measures and prioritizing and developing quality efforts and maintaining meeting minutes. Participate in Facility's surveys. Review and write/revise policies and procedures, survey reports, facility wide assessment, etc. Communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization; serves as a resource, mentor, and role model for others as QM is continuously integrated into everyday processes within the organization. Support the QMA Department with quality management responsibilities, to include, but not limited to; chart audits, rounding, accreditation readiness and support, participate and facilitate quality committees, as applicable. Other duties as assigned, including cross coverage of other QM Team member roles. Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current full, unrestricted, active Registered Nursing license in Alaska.Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before the start date.Agency staff must have an active Alaska license. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or QAPI Certified Professional (QCP), or other LTC Quality Certification, obtained within 3 years - required. Experience Required 2 years experience monitoring quality and regulatory requirements, planning, and coordinating process changes. Demonstrated experience that shows leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with groups or teams. Preferred: experience working in Long Term Care Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract
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5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
- Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms.
- Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy.
- Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.
- Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion.
- With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.
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