This is a job for a RN Performance Improvement Coordinator -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Clinics position with a company located in the Bay Saint Louis, MS area. 

Job Summary: This job collaborates with department managers and committees in the identification, trending and analysis of clinical quality issues and facilitates resolution of these issues in a collaborative fashion. Plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization as well as the Advanced Certification Specialty programs, where applicable.

Education Required: Registered nurse diploma. Preferred: Bachelors degree in nursing.

Work Experience Required: 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting. Preferred: 5 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.

Certifications Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards. General knowledge of quality management and continuous quality improvement. Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties: Conducts report analysis on occurrences, outcomes and other indicators. Participates in various organization committees and councils to provide data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives. Provides education to the organization related to performance improvement, clinical patient safety and statistical analysis. Acts as a resource to the organization for all regulatory requirements, including conducting regularly scheduled Joint Commission Mock Surveys and facilitates organizational continued Joint Commission readiness. Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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