Accreditation Program Manager - Quality Care Management

Kadlec; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadlec Regional Medical Center is seeking a Regulatory Readiness Program Manager to support the Director of Quality in preparing for regulatory surveys and ensuring ongoing standards compliance across Kadlec facilities in the Richland area.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, action-plans for identified gaps, and serving as a subject-matter expert on health-care regulatory requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position in Richland, WA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or in progress (must be completed within three years from date of hire).
• 5 years recent acute care or ambulatory RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation for regulatory surveys and accreditation.
• Monitor standards compliance for the hospital and clinics.
• Collaborate with department leaders to assess standards and ensure action plans are in place for areas of focus or non-compliance.
• Organize the survey readiness framework and site visit preparations for surveys/accreditation.

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Word Processing

Excel

Access

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Quality, the Regulatory Readiness Program Manager has wide latitude for independent decision-making and understanding of the overall policies and procedures. The REGULATORY READINESS PROG MGR assists in preparation for various regulatory surveys; Remains responsible for monitoring standards compliance for the hospital and clinics in alignment with health-care accreditation and non-financial regulatory requirements for the hospitals and clinics covered under licensure; Effectively communicates necessary information to appropriate department leaders and staff and recommends actions to maintain or exceed compliance with standards; Facilitates and collaborates with departmental leaders in assessing standards compliance in their areas of responsibility and ensuring action plans are in place for areas of focus or areas identified as non-compliant without assuming ownership of those action plans; Organizes the survey readiness framework and site visit preparations related to any survey or accreditation process; and acts as a resource to operational leaders and is content expert in areas of standards and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or in progress or If Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher is in progress, must be completed within three (3) years from date of hire into the position.
• 5 years Recent acute care or ambulatory RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 2 years Performance improvement process experience.
• 2 years Experience working with The Joint Commission standards, DOH regulations and compliance.
• Project and/or team facilitation, adult education and policy development and analysis.
• Software applications experience, which includes Word Processing, Excel, and Access.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care.

Kadlec is the home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Work Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Ctr-Richland

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $45.00 - $71.05

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.