RN Quality & Compliance Lead — CMS & PI Programs

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More!

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator (Nurse) to lead quality improvement initiatives across clinical departments and ensure CMS Promoting Interoperability compliance.

The role focuses on evaluating patient records, documenting care quality, and providing feedback for continuous improvement, with collaboration across departments to meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Masters degree preferred.
• Five Years progressive experience in Hospital setting; prior experience in medical record review, quality assurance or compliance preferred.
• License, Certification, Registration: Registered Nurse (RN) preferred; Angyaq Quality Systems basic training within 6 months of hire; HACP certification within 2 years of hire.
• Equipment/Tools: Proficient with computers, standard computing platforms including Zoom and Excel.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong written communication, familiarity with accreditation bodies (Joint Commission, CMS), healthcare compliance requirements, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate hospital or clinical department quality improvement projects and initiatives (IQR, OQR, HRRP, VBP, Promoting Interoperability, QIO, QPP).
• Analyze clinical data, patient outcomes, and safety reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to enhance care quality and safety.
• Facilitate root cause analyses and investigations of adverse events or near misses.
• Educate and train staff on quality standards, evidence-based practices, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Quality improvement

Healthcare compliance

Clinical documentation

Regulatory standards

Data analysis

Project management

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Zoom

Job description

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator (Nurse) to lead quality improvement initiatives across clinical departments and ensure CMS Promoting Interoperability compliance.

The role focuses on evaluating patient records, documenting care quality, and providing feedback for continuous improvement, with collaboration across departments to meet accreditation standards.