Traveling RN: Behavioral Health Quality & Outreach

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AFMC is seeking a qualified professional to perform quality of care inspections and assessments across Arkansas. You will collaborate with medical staff, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and contribute to meeting contract deliverables while upholding AFMC's mission and values.

The role requires travel within the state, overnight stays, and strong written and verbal communication. Nursing qualifications and familiarity with HIT/EHR systems are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required from the Education section.
• Intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook).
• Type 50 wpm.
• Exceptional skills in business English and spelling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile presentations.
• Creativity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility.
• Knowledge of HIT/EHR.
• Medical terminology.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
• Initiative.
• Ability to relate professionally and positively with staff, partners, customers, constituents, and the public.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Valid driver’s license and active Auto insurance required
• Travel including overnight required

Responsibilities

• Travel within the state Arkansas as needed; overnight stays up to 3-4 nights per week.
• Collaborate with team to develop strategies for quality of care inspections and IOC objectives.
• Serve as a resource for non-clinical staff with oversight and follow-up on clinical questions.
• Write effective and accurate review summaries and submit on time.
• Maintain files for recording and reporting per procedures.
• Seek direction from Supervisor during reviews.
• Daily quotas may be added to meet contract deliverables.
• Participate in planning, development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of program activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
• Document, collect and interpret data to meet reporting requirements; maintain statistics.
• Maintain log of onsite visits with details; input into project tracking system.
• Identify progress issues and propose solutions for program development.
• Ensure activities address performance goals and deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of projects, contracts and procedures.
• Adhere to format, content and style guidelines; ensure quality.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

HIT/EHR

Medical terminology

Fluent English

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Presentations

Creativity

Meeting deadlines

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Multitask

Prioritize

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Reading laws and regulations

Quality improvement

Driver's license

Travel up to overnight

Education

Diploma or associate nursing degree

RN license in Arkansas

Bachelor's degree in nursing

CPHQ certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AFMC is seeking a qualified professional to perform quality of care inspections and assessments across Arkansas. You will collaborate with medical staff, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and contribute to meeting contract deliverables while upholding AFMC's mission and values.

The role requires travel within the state, overnight stays, and strong written and verbal communication. Nursing qualifications and familiarity with HIT/EHR systems are essential for success in this