RN Quality Management Coordinator

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines:
At MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines, we bring advanced, high-quality cardiovascular care to the heart of central Iowa. Our team of experienced heart and vascular specialists are here to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions with advanced expertise and genuine care. Located on the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus, our Des Moines location offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services to meet your needs.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN Quality Management Coordinator for our MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines.

As a RN Quality Management Coordinator at MercyOne, Under direction, coordinates and facilitates the principles and processes and service programs of Quality Improvement and Process Improvement congruent with the Mission and values of the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne Iowa Heart Center (IHC). This position acts as a resource for clinical quality initiatives programs, risk management, and patient safety. 

Schedule:

• Full time 40 hours a week
• 8:00-4:30
• No Weekends or Holidays

General Requirements:

• Leads Quality Improvement activities for IHC to include the development and implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives based on the Quality plan:
  • Standards of care, disease management, pay for performance initiatives, outcomes reporting, internal/external benchmarking, variance trending and recommendations for reduction in clinical complications, and clinical concerns.
• Under direction of the Quality Board, assists Leadership in research, development, communication and operational implementation of Disease Management Initiatives.
• Coordinates and prepares written reports of defined Disease Management outcomes measurement.
• Performs/coordinates clinical reviews for peer review and clinical concerns.
• Coordinate patient safety activities at Iowa Heart Center as they related to clinical care
• Works collaboratively with Mercy Risk Management departments, facilitates incident reporting, root cause analysis, and risk reporting.
• Collaborates with Leadership on Risk Management activities, assisting with malpractice case coordination, practice-wide risk analysis, implementing risk prevention processes.
• Maintains all QI/RM reports including variance reports, peer review, quality reviews, disease management, and compliance.
• Monitors trends and outcomes, providing direction and guidance on needed improvement to all departments of the IHC.
• Coordinates and develops the updates and ongoing management of clinical standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for IHC.
• Monitors for compliance and provides guidance to IHC leadership and staff.
• Assists Leadership with the QI/RM plan including medical record reviews, peer review, Board of Medical Examiners investigations and malpractice. Develops and coordinates effective communication of these activities across the IHC continuum utilizing appropriate tools and mechanism.
• Coordinates the Medical Peer Review process for outpatient events, including gathering of all needed records, data, information, scheduling and dissemination of documents to assigned medical reviewer.
• Plans, directs, and implements goals and objectives as assigned by manager and congruent with the overall Iowa Heart Center, mission, goals and objectives.

Education:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Iowa.
• Two years cardiology clinical experience preferred.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Ability to read, assimilate and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Ability to educate/coach others.
• BCLS Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.