Regulatory Affairs Coordinator (RN) WMCG Augusta Georgia

Shea Online; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shea Online in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Program Coordinator (RN) to support compliance activities and mock surveys. The role involves working with various healthcare personnel to ensure regulatory readiness and provide education on compliance standards.

Qualifications include an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing, RN certification, and a minimum of 2 years in an acute-care setting. Proficiency in computer skills, especially Microsoft applications, is essential.

Qualifications

• RN-Compact or RN – Reg Nurse (Single State).
• Minimum 2 years in an acute-care setting as a clinician/registered nurse.
• Preferred: Minimum 5 years in an acute-care setting as a clinician/registered nurse.
• CPHQ – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of requirements related to CMS and The Joint Commission.
• Collaborate with leaders and healthcare staff on compliance.
• Conduct tracers and audits of documentation and processes.
• Assist in pre-survey preparation and follow-up activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Data abstraction and management

Education

Associates Nursing or Bachelor's Nursing – Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Program Coordinator (RN) supports the Manager of Regulatory Affairs in various continual readiness and accreditation/regulatory compliance activities, including assisting with mock surveys. This position is responsible for the coordination of self‑tracers, and for conducting process tracers including developing tracers, collecting, analyzing, and reporting tracer findings. This Coordinator uses their clinical expertise to advise and successfully collaborate with various levels of personnel including leaders, physicians, and team members.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Maintain current knowledge of requirements related to CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and other governing bodies.
• Interpret regulations, licensure standards, and accreditation standards with an emphasis on hospital, laboratory, and ambulatory care expectations.
• Develop and deliver education regarding internally and externally driven trends in healthcare licensure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist managers and staff with workflow development, policy and procedure review/revision, mock survey assessments, and continuing education.
• Work in conjunction with the Manager as well as hospital and clinic leaders, medical staff, and allied health staff to identify, prioritize and mitigate accreditation and regulatory compliance risks and opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders and departments to develop corrective action plans and track the success of corrective action plans.
• Use clinical expertise to conduct tracers and audits of documentation and processes; assist clinicians in improving processes and compliance to regulatory standards.
• Gather and submit necessary documents to support the maintenance of and changes to accreditation applications.
• Provide support to Manager and Director during pre‑survey preparation, on‑site survey, and post‑survey follow‑up activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Associates Nursing or Bachelor's Nursing – Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• RN-Compact or RN – Reg Nurse (Single State)

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

CPHQ – Preferred.

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years acute‑care setting as a clinician/registered nurse. Minimum 5 years acute‑care setting as a clinician/registered nurse. Preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Data abstraction and management.