Quality and Accreditation Coordinator

Posted:
9/23/2024, 2:57:06 AM

Location(s):
Nebraska, United States ⋅ Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as a Quality and Accreditation Coordinator, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will coordinate, implement, and monitor the Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) quality improvement and accreditation-related activities.

Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Location: Downtown Clinic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Coordinates, implements and monitors the BTNRH quality improvement and accreditation-related activities (hospital, clinic, and PRTF) to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements of The Joint Commission, CMS, State and other applicable accreditory/regulatory agencies.
  • Oversees mock surveys/tracer activities/rounds to evaluate compliance with policies and procedures and identify and communicate areas for improvement.
  • Provides direction in the identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of appropriate quality standards for healthcare services compliance.
  • Works collaboratively with the clinical teams in identifying and recommending best practices to support healthcare quality and safety excellence.
  • In collaboration with the Patient Safety Officer and Director of Quality and Support Services, reviews the incident reporting system to monitor, trend and prioritize clinical risk.
  • Assists with patient satisfaction and customer service-related activities.
  • Coordinates the clinical quality committee in collaboration with the quality team.
  • Coordinates the medical emergency review workgroup in collaboration with the quality and clinical teams.
  • Assists with the policy management process for the clinical programs to promote consistency, facilitate regular reviews and ensure workflows match policy/procedures.
  • Fosters quality improvement efforts by continually reviewing clinical workflows, processes of care, and organizational structure.
  • Participates in various workgroups and committees to identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Advocates for care that best serves the patient and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or a compact state required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospital or clinic setting required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality improvement, clinical outcomes management or standards/regulation activities required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communitiesA unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.