Health Care Specialist, RN

Job Category:Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryThe Accreditation Specialist facilitates endeavors which aim to position NGMC Acute Care Services for successful compliance with standards/rules/regulations of the accrediting/certification agencies with which the Quality & Accreditation Department has been directed to collaborate (e.g. DNV GL Healthcare, CMS, Georgia Department of Community Health- DCH). Oversees compliance with NIAHO, CMS and Georgia Rules and Regulations requirements. Serves as an expert resource/liaison for Physicians, Administration, Managers and Staff regarding NIAHO, CMS and Georgia Rules and Regulations. using data to improve quality of care, including data collection and analysis; assisting with ongoing collection of information including deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.Current licensure as an RN in the State of Georgia.Bachelors Degree. Graduate of state accredited School of Nursing.A minimum of five (5) years professional nursing experience as an RN.Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Quality. Healthcare accreditation experience.customer service skills; Well organized and detail orientedAbility to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health informationComputer skills to include excel, power point, wordAbility to prioritize duties and projects; willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the departmentMaintains general knowledge of the ISO 9001 requirementsEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesServes as an accreditation resource for the organization, to include Medical Staff Leadership as requested.Coordinates the logistics of the accreditation visits, survey activities, and follow up (e.g. DNV annual surveys, state/CMS surveys, complaint and validation surveys.Facilitates investigation and written response for complaints received from accreditation agencies.Participates in analysis, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of action plans and evaluation of strategic quality or accreditation initiatives.Contributes expertise to hospital/system and medical staff committees, including meeting coordination and facilitation, as requested.Completes updates to the accreditation application to meet vendor requirements, including notification of new services.Acts as a liaison between chapter owners and the Quality department in the creation of data collection tools; assists owner with analysis of data and identification of opportunities for improvement.Facilitates reporting of data and barriers to compliance to the quality oversight committee.Works collaboratively with the Internal Survey Program Lead to maintain the organization's accreditation status and compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.Performs Internal Surveys, as assigned.Completes special projects or assignments assigned by the department managers or director.Occasionally 0-30%Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, DrivingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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