QA Nurse RN

Park Place Healthcare & Rehab -

Park Place Healthcare and  Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking an energetic Quality Assurance Nurse with a go-getter attitude to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK.

Benefits

Blue Cross / Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)

Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Ancillary

Paid Time-Off

Shift Differential Opportunities Available

As a nurse, you are the backbone of a strong clinical culture. The Registered Nurse (RN) will help fulfill the care requirements of their patients and will be fully accountable for ensuring that the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.

Position Description

JOB TITLE : QUALITY ASSURANCE NURSE-RN

SUPERVISED BY : Director of Nursing Care

SUPERVISES : NIA

• Job Description may be revised in writing to add or to delete duties at any time at the discretion of Administration.

POSITION PURPOSE :

This position has responsibility for review and completion of clinical monitors, data management, data analysis and preparation of performance improvement reports. In addition, serves on hospital committees and teams, representing the quality improvement program as requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Current nursing license in good standing in the State of Oklahoma Degreed in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

1-2 years experience in nursing center preferred CPR Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to seek assistance as needed.

Ability to adapt to changes necessitated by patient / staff situations. Ability to initiate schedule and oversee caseload. Excellent organizational skills; Ability to handle several tasks at one time; Ability to write legibly;

Ability to interact in a positive manner and communicate well with guests, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other employees.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION :

Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of guests

PROFICIENCY OR PRODUCTIVITY STANDARDS : Organize and prioritize tasks and projects

Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Ability to speak, hear, and read English

Ability to discern temperature, texture, size, color, and shape

Exceptional attendance is a requirement in order to fulfill role expectations."

CRITICAL DEMANDS :

Lift up to 75# from Floor to 21" (Occasional) Overhead reach with 5# (Occasional)

Front Carry with 15# for 50'(Occasional) Stand (Frequently)

Sustained Kneeling (Occasional)

Sustained forward bending while positioning patients (Frequently) Sit (Occasional)

Walking up to .25 mile (Frequent) Sustained squat (Occasional) Push / Pull up to 50# (Occasional)

Repetitive squat (Frequent) Ambulate Stairs(Occasional)

Full body range of motion (Constant)

Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50#(Constant)

Balance(Continuous) In walking, standing, carrying, moving guests, and equipment, etc.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION STANDARDS :

The employee is evaluated annually based on the information contained in this job description. The

format is the same as seen herein.

Name : Location : Hire Date :

Competency Assessment

Title :

Review Date : Reviewer :

Please use the following scale to assess the individual's competencies below :

0 = Opportunity for Improvement

M = Meets Expectations

E = Exceeds Expectations

U = Unable to Judge / NIA

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Universal Competencies

1. Act as a liaison with other departments to solve problems when identified. Report to

supervisor regularly on measurements of key indicators and actions taken. Solicit input from supervisor regarding efforts to resolve issues successfully.

2. Collaborate with all disciplines and services and work cooperatively to provide services in an efficient manner within the department and between departments. Utilize the formal and informal organizational structure and interpersonal communication strategies that result in achievement of intended outcomes. Communicate clearly and tactfully with customers one-on-one and in a group basis. Act as role model for others.

3. Be knowledgeable regarding current health care trends and literature related to

professional / job specialty. Utilize automated processes and clinical information systems

appropriately and efficiently.

4. Prioritize multiple projects and tasks in order to meet the changing needs of customers in a timely, cost-efficient, effective manner. Exhibit good organizational skills and maintain a positive work climate. Display professional, cooperative demeanor and remain productive under stress with frequent interruptions.

5. Utilize appropriate measurement tools, collect internal and external data, Rating

Comments aggregate and trend data, analyze and identify implications of findings. Develop and recommend action plans to implement solutions. Schedule and conduct financial audits as requested by insurance companies.

6. I Coordinate accurate and timely data collection for quality indicators that

include but are not limited to Joint Commission core measures, publicly recorded indicators, and other quality improvement activities. Analyze and interpret data, identify trends, compile reports, and prepare summaries of reports for use in quality improvement efforts throughout the hospital.

Serve as a resource for all departments related to quality indicators.

7. I Conduct medical staff quality screens and coordinate medical staff peer review, including the preparation of physician profiles used in re­ appointment of medical staff. Analyze, interpret data, identify trends and prepare monthly reports for the medical staff department.

8. I Review, research and evaluate quality and performance improvement benchmarks utilized, collaborating with others in the appropriate selection of benchmark data.

9. I Assist management in intensive assessment of Adverse Critical Events (ACE) in the review and investigation of claims or potential claims.

10. I Perform other related duties as assigned that correspond to the overall

function of this position.

11. I Maintains the confidentiality of all guests, family members, co-workers and visitors

12. I Assist quality assurance committee with the resolution of any grievance or concern

Safe Environment

13. I Comply with policies and procedures relating to infection control for self, guests, visitors, and staff. Ensure the guest care environment and equipment is clean and in proper working condition.

Observe proper body mechanics and safety precautions in all job duties. Communicate information about incidents involving self, guests, staff and / or visitors to appropriate parties, using facility incident reporting system.

Maintain work area and equipment in a pristine manner.

Demonstrate the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follow procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Indoor climate-controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids which may carry infection to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional travel with exposure to outdoors elements.

Guest rooms, common areas, clinical departments and extended care grounds. Potential hazards include :

Exposure to

None

Some

X X X

Frequent

Very Frequent

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very Frequent

I hereby certify that I have read and understand my job description. In addition, I accept

responsibility for this position and acknowledge that I have received a copy of my job description.

Employee Date

I will have access to all pertinent patient records to perform job duties and to maintain HIPAA

standards as related to patient confidentiality.

Employee Date