Utilization & Quality Improvement Nurse Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks an Assistant Utilization Coordinator to support the Quality Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning programs. Under general supervision, you will help implement review procedures, monitor patient length of stay and resource use, and investigate incidents to uphold care standards.

The role may involve developing improved procedures, contributing to the Quality Improvement Program, and supervising a small team of support staff as

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience in a hospital or health care setting.
• At least one year in utilization review, quality assurance, risk management or discharge planning.
• Must hold a valid New York State registered professional nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing or investigating procedures in the Quality Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning Program.
• Monitor length of stay and resource consumption of patients.
• Evaluate, investigate and report on hospital incidents.
• Develop procedures to improve patient care and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support the Quality Improvement Program and may supervise a few staff.

Skills

Nursing

Quality Improvement

Utilization Review

Discharge Planning

Education

RN License (New York)

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks an Assistant Utilization Coordinator to support the Quality Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning programs. Under general supervision, you will help implement review procedures, monitor patient length of stay and resource use, and investigate incidents to uphold care standards.

The role may involve developing improved procedures, contributing to the Quality Improvement Program, and supervising a small team of support staff as