Job Description
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
- Department: Risk Management
- Shift: 8 hours/Day shift
- Job ID: 165984
Overview RN- Medical Review Coordinator- Quality Improvement Allen Hosptial 8 hour shifts Responsible for retrieval and review of information from medical records for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of care provided by the medical staff of UnityPoint Health-Allen. Abstraction of various measures for required reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission. Assist as requested with various medical staff functions and risk management review including variances, near misses, and sentinel alerts and events. Will assist Director with other assignments on an as needed basis. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: - Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Medical records review, data retrieval, and preparation of reports based on data.Conduct reviews as requested for specific areas as needed. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and compliance with core measures. Research and recommend strategies to improve compliance. Represents Unity Point Health (UPH) in a professional manner.Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel. Works effectively and efficiently with large databases and spreadsheets. Assures on time preparation, submission, and analysis of required reports. Working in cooperation with the Supervisor and Director, supports providers and leadership with initiating, implementing, and evaluating improvement initiatives to meet the quality targets identified in the Hospital Performance Improvement Plan. Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, OSHA, CMS and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.Recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses of action to ensure compliance. Collaborates with physicians, leadership, and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Maintains current professional expertise. Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Minimum 2 years recent experience as an RN working in general medical/surgical areas. Broad knowledge of disease processes. 1-3 years recent experience in Quality Improvement. RN Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Current certification as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred. Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Proficient with email, Microsoft office computer skills. Knowledge of TJC and CMS accreditation standards, operations, and principles preferred.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Holiday work, Temporary work, Shift work, Day shift,