Quality & Clinical Education Specialist

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

• Assumes responsibility to review, monitor, audit and accurately report patient clinical records & patient experience data to ensure quality of care and compliance with regulatory agencies & third-party payors quality metrics as required in collaboration with administrative team
• Collects, analyzes, audits, and evaluates clinical quality measures & patient experience data timely and reports and recommends process improvements to GRH team members to adhere to clinical quality goals & outcomes
• Monitors & distributes appropriate resources to keep up to date on current information regarding clinical quality measures, patient experience, and educational practices
• Facilitates quality improvement teams and serves as resource to GRH team members surrounding continuous quality improvement processes & educational practices
• Facilitates educational programs and competencies throughout the organization in collaboration with administrative team members & medical staff
• Utilizes evidence-based practice & national standards in development & implementation of educational programs and competencies
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous quality improvements, educational programs & competency development
• Designs & implements quality improvement programs and/or corrective action plans as identified
• Participates in the survey process, review, implementation, development, communication, and response to DNV NIAHO/ISO surveys related to continuous quality improvement and educational outcomes
• Contributes to and supports administrative team in the establishment of an environment that promotes GRH mission, vision, and values
• Communicates respectfully and professionally with all GRH team members and internal and external stakeholders
• Displays integrity and trustworthiness and manages up the entire GRH team, displaying interdisciplinary teamwork and maintaining a positive work environment

Skills, Knowledge/Experience:

• Current RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing preferred
• Required to achieve CPHQ within 3 years
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle & organize multiple tasks while working at a fast pace
• Shows ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to utilize audio/visual equipment, communication technologies, and other media to enhance educational needs throughout the facility
• Demonstrates ability to design and deliver effective teaching/instructional programs
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements in healthcare
• Ability to problem solve in difficult situations & make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
• Promotes an environment of psychological & physical safety
• Annual Infection Prevention education requirements

Recruitment Bonus:

We are now offering a Clinical Recruiting Bonus of $25,000 dollars for new employees! Rehires are not eligible for this bonus. This bonus will be paid out over four years. You will remain eligible for payments after hire so long as there is no drop below full-time in employment status.

Each payout is forgiven on the anniversary date that it is paid, giving you the freedom to earn as much or as little as you would like! This is our way of thanking you for choosing Greater Regional Health, and we hope you continue choosing us!

The bonus will be paid out as follows:

6-month anniversary               $5,000.00

1-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

2-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

3-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

4-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

NHSC Loan Repayment Approved Site:

Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve.

Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/

Disclaimer:

For the 7th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. 

***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***