Quality RN Coordinator PRN — Drive Patient Safety

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Quality Coordinator (RN-PRN) to plan, coordinate, and implement quality management programs ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care. The role involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and collaboration with medical staff to drive process improvements and patient safety.

Responsibilities include performance monitoring, medical record reviews, and contributing to accreditation efforts, with a focus on continuous quality

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in quality management, performance improvement, or a similar role in a healthcare setting required
• Strong understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements
• Excellent analytical skills for data collection, interpretation, and reporting to support quality initiatives
• Effective communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, leadership, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and quality reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements quality management strategies, including data collection, analysis, and performance monitoring, to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Conducts medical record reviews to evaluate patient care and identify opportunities for improvement, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to coordinate quality improvement initiatives, providing guidance and education on best practices and standards of care
• Abstracts core measure data and enters it accurately into hospital, corporate, and state databases, ensuring timely submission of quality reports
• Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, and leadership, providing regular updates on quality measures, compliance, and performance metrics
• Supports the development and maintenance of quality-related policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and reflect current clinical standards
• Assists in preparing data for presentations and reports, correlating information to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements, contributing to a culture of continuous quality enhancement and patient safety
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Quality Coordinator (RN-PRN) to plan, coordinate, and implement quality management programs ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care. The role involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and collaboration with medical staff to drive process improvements and patient safety.

Responsibilities include performance monitoring, medical record reviews, and contributing to accreditation efforts, with a focus on continuous quality