Quality Improvement Nurse Coordinator

Location: Calmont Operations Building Department: UCC Admin Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Quality Improvement Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the collections and analysis of data to support monitoring and improvement activities across the assigned specialty(s). The coordinator supports functions to provide statistical reports related to clinical service metrics. This role facilitates improvement teams and chair groups and will be expected to work closely with the department leaders of the assigned specialty(s) on clinical and operational quality and utilization management issues. The coordinator is integral in the identification and correction of applicable regulatory and contractual compliance issues. Experience: 3+ years of experience in healthcare. Demonstrated proficiency understanding of CMS regulatory and Joint Commission standards regulatory compliance highly desirable. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Texas. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS). Must possess and maintain Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). About Cook Children’s: Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care. At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook Children's