Quality Nurse Coordinator

• Facilitates in collaboration with the Manager of Quality Management accurate timely and consistent clinical data to public reporting databases and agencies including The Joint Commission (Oryx) and CMS. Reviewing paper and electronic medical records interpreting analyzing medical record documentation and extrapolating pertinent health information needed for determining clinical quality and core measures required by The Joint Commission CMS and other clinical reporting programs. Accurately entering the data directly into our electronic data collection database. Researching all available resources on missing conflicting or ambiguous information in the medical record. Applying skilled judgment in determining that deviations from these guidelines may indicate an omission or inaccuracy within the patients medical record.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Centers strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK:

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Requires either: (1) Registered Nurse license in the state of California with a bachelors degree in Nursing; or (2) Bachelors degree in a Healthcare-related field; (3) Masters Degree or higher education

Strong clinical background and broad knowledge base preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques

Two (2) to three (3) years experience in Performance Improvement or Risk Management Preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current California RN License