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Geisinger · 2 months ago

RN - Registered Nurse - Performance Improvement Coordinator

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Geisinger is recognized as one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, dedicated to improving health across various facets of life. The RN Performance Improvement Coordinator will evaluate the quality of healthcare provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting performance improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates the quality of health care rendered by the System for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements for inpatient and outpatient assigned areas

Supports hospital systems at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre

Coordinates and ensures action plans and performance improvement projects are performed through practice analysis, audits, education, and compliance of assigned department

Responsible for coordinating and supporting Regulatory and Performance Improvement activities and identifying ongoing data and information system needs

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the theory and principles of clinical performance improvement

Creates and fosters change in a positive proactive manner

Fosters problem-solving using critical thinking skills

Reviews and monitors occurrences, quality triggers and quality of care concerns observing for problems or patterns related to regulatory standards affecting the quality of care

Educates and orients providers, administration, professional and line staff as needed regarding Regulatory/Performance Improvement requirements

Serves as resource person for Regulatory/Performance Improvement initiatives within assigned areas

Assists with and provides direction to staff in developing measurements for Performance Improvement and evaluation activities

Develops data collection tools, data collection, summarization of data and reporting of findings

Schedules and assists with follow-up on corrective action plans

Prepares and submits monthly Performance Improvement Reports within the regions committee structure as assigned

Maintains appropriate records of all Performance Improvement activities

Assists in the preparation and coordination of all regulatory surveys

Actively participates in all regulatory surveys

Conducts and coordinates the follow-up of survey recommendations and requirements

Qualification

Registered NursePerformance ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceData CollectionQuality EvaluationEducationTrainingBasic Life SupportNursing DegreeCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required

A bachelor's degree in nursing, BSN, is required

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Preferred

Experience with maintaining hospital compliance with regulatory agencies and Joint Commission regulations and standards is preferred

Experience with formal data collection and quality of care evaluation helpful

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free (url removed) membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees