QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital in Texas is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to guide quality management efforts, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. The role requires a Texas LVN license, 2–3 years of acute care experience, knowledge of performance improvement, and preferably a CPHQ certification.

You will complete clinical audits, help the Chief Operations Officer develop and track corrective action plans to close care and

Qualifications

• Texas LVN license required.
• 2–3 years recent clinical work experience in acute care setting.
• CPHQ certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable in performance improvement principles.
• Ability to interpret raw data and conduct educational in-services.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical audits for compliance and assists COO with development, communication, implementation and tracking of action plans to close gaps in care or compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, COLA/CLIA, CARF and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Performance improvement

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing & compliance

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Texas LVN License

Bachelor's Degree (health care related preferred)

Job description

Responsible for guiding and assisting with quality management efforts to ensure continuous improvement and organizational excellence, adherence with all regulatory, compliance, accreditation, and legal issues, and promote a safe environment for all employees, patients and visitors. Formulates study specifications to produce desired information for and in compliance with the accreditation requirements. Works independently and deals with sensitive confidential and regulatory information daily. The Quality Assurance Coordinator completes clinical audits for compliance, assists the Chief Operations Officer with development, communication, implementation and tracking of action plans necessary to close identified gaps in care or compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, COLA/CLIA, CARF and HIPAA standards and regulations.• Texas LVN License required.• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in a health care related field.• 2-3 years recent clinical work experience in acute care setting.• Knowledgeable in the principles of performance improvement.• Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.• Possess in-depth knowledge of functions of all hospital departments and quality improvement requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission, the state of employment’s Department of Health and Federal regulatory standards as outlined by CMS.• Ability to interpret raw data and comparative analysis, experience in conducting educational in- services, experience in accreditation/certification survey activities for The Joint Commission, CMS, State Licensure and demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple departments on confidential issues in a positive and constructive manner.• Ability to project a professional image.• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace