Regulatory Affairs Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN)

This position will have the opportunity to work remotely one day a week on a rotating basis The Regulatory Affairs Coordinator maintains regulatory survey readiness and coordinates scheduled and unannounced regulatory compliance activities for the assigned VCUHS clinical program area(s). Maintains expert knowledge of regulations and rulings affecting the organization. Uses regulatory expertise to make interpretations and decisions to promote compliance. Leads and/or participates in the ongoing education, advisement, and training of employees on regulatory matters in the assigned area(s). Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire Current RN Licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state required Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk (CPHRM) or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) preferred Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia is required if incumbent holds a professional license Lean training preferred Experience REQUIRED Minimum of three (3) years clinical practice experience in one or more of the following areas: Acute Care, Transplant, Dialysis, Ambulatory Care, and/or Ancillary Services Two (2) years of experience in staff education, professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.) or survey preparation and coordination Previous Experience With Regulatory Requirements For Multiple Regulatory Agencies Previous direct participation in performance improvement activities/processes Coaching and consultation experience Experience facilitating and/or leading interdisciplinary groups/committees Experience developing and making complex presentations to senior leadership Experience PREFERRED Experience developing and implementing Joint Commission Evidence of Standard Compliance and facilitating the Measure of Success to compliance sustainability Three (3) years of experience in survey preparation and coordination Experience developing, implementing, and reporting on CMS -2567 Plan of Correction. Direct experience managing unannounced accreditation and regulatory surveys Previous experience in an academic medical center environment Previous experience developing and implementing new programs Education/training REQUIRED Bachelors Degree in nursing Education/training PREFERRED Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or other healthcare-related field from an accredited program Additional Position Requirements Some after hours, weekend work and/or flex scheduling will be required to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Good working knowledge and proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, etc.). Independent Action(s) Required All day-to-day operations of the Regulatory Affairs Coordinator are conducted independently with advice and guidance being sought from the Manager on as as-needed basis or when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit. Position involves direct communication with all regulatory agencies, so the incumbent must use critical thinking, quality decision-making, and verbal communication skills readily. Position requires direct communication and relationship building with all levels of employees across the organization for the purpose of education and dissemination of regulatory requirements knowledge. Incumbent makes decisions regarding standard interpretation and provides organization guidance in the specialty area(s) assigned. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate) Physical: Lifting Activities: Prolonged standing, Repetitive motion: Keyboard, Mouse Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr