Quality Improvement RN Analyst
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens
Athens, TN

Analyst, Quality Registered Nurse (RN)Non-Exempt

Ensures compliance with all core measure indicators and timely abstraction/submission of data. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Reports to: Director or Quality/Risk Management

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in Determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer

• Education Level-Associates Degree in Nursing

Minimum Work Experience At least 3 years of previous acute care experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitors, communicates, performs data entry of core measure indicators and any new measures that are added for regulatory compliance. Provides staff/physician education related to core measure indicator compliance. Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives. Maintains and monitors COMET and Quality NET systems Collaborates with QRM Director in maintaining knowledge of regulatory compliance. Participates in quality improvement activities of the organization and department. Serves as backup to the discharge advocate and maintains the on-line Health Stream activities for all staff and monitors employee compliance.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."