Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance
LifePoint Hospitals
Sanford, NC

RN - Quality Clinical Excellence Specialist

Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital with over 100 physicians and more than 500 employees. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care. Where We Are: From sprawling public art, to a robust music scene, to nature so big and beautiful, Sanford has the small-town feel while still offering something for everyone. Our downtown is a hub of excitement and activity offering delights to satisfy the foodies, art lovers, history enthusiasts, and more. Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees * Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * Discounts with local vendors * Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare * And much more… POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates efforts to obtain and maintain certifications of excellence including Heart Failure and Stroke. Coordinates QI efforts, either within a department or within a larger QA team, related to data collection and reporting for Disease Specific Certifications/Accreditations. * Concurrently coordinates all activities / metrics / standard compliance related to disease specific care for HF, Stroke * Collects, enters, analyzes, and presents QI data and activities. This includes Core measure data; hospital and medical staff quality data, required measure data, complaint and occurrence data and peer review data as related to Disease Specific care. * Facilitates hospital-wide compliance with certification specific accreditation standards. * Champions performance improvement teams for disease specific care * Provides staff education and serves and a disease specific resource for hospital leaders and staff * Lead accreditation survey activities * Provides Quality orientation for new employees * Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds * Demonstrates problem-solving skills and implements processes to improve patient care delivery * Lead community outreach efforts related to disease specific care Required Education: Bachelor's degree is required Required License: Registered Nurse in North Carolina is required (or compact state) Required Certification: Heart Failure Nurse Certification preferred Required Experience: Minimum 2-3 years clinical hospital experience Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran