Accreditation and Regulatory Associate

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO, is seeking an Accreditation and Regulatory Associate (Part Time) to support ongoing compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. The role includes data collection, chart reviews, data entry, and real-time observations in clinical settings to ensure survey readiness.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or LPN licensure and has 1+ year of healthcare experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience in healthcare data management or regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Supports accreditation and regulatory initiatives to maintain compliance.
• Interacts professionally with staff and demonstrates conflict resolution.
• Participates in survey readiness activities and tracks post-survey action plans.
• Enters data into systems for analysis and trending; presents data to internal audiences.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associates Degree OR Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Position Title

Accreditation and Regulatory Associate - Days - Part Time Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Accreditation and Regulatory Associate supports various activities that support compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. The Associate performs various data management functions necessary for continuous survey readiness including, but not limited to, providing real-time observations in clinical settings, providing real-time feedback to front line staff, data collection, chart reviews, data entry, maintaining data integrity, performing data validation, and conducting basic data analysis. The Accreditation and Regulatory Associate assists other members of the Accreditation and Regulatory Department to respond to data requests, data dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement projects intended to meet the organization's vision to lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching, and discovering.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Supports various initiatives to maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Interacts in a courteous, professional manner with evidence of conflict resolution skills
• Takes an active role in hospital survey readiness activities
• Validates and monitors post-survey action plans
• Enters data into systems for analysis and trending
• Shares and presents data to internal audiences
• Provides real-time coaching on observed compliance opportunities
• Demonstrates collaborative working relationships and works under the direction of the Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance manager and/ or director.
• Participates in accreditation and regulatory related educational offerings
• Ability to speak and train groups of employees
• Provides technical policy support
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree OR Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1 or more years of healthcare experience

Licensure and Certification

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office.

Time Type

Part time

Important Information for You to Know

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.