Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance
Heart Hospital of Austin
Austin, TX

Registered Nurse Quality Coordinator

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Heart Hospital of Austin, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Quality Coordinator, you will coordinate quality initiatives along with the Quality Director to include Core Measures, peer review, OPPE/FPPE, Quality Data, and special QI projects. You will learn and perform additional duties within the Quality Management department. This position requires you to work on-site and attend frequent in-person meetings and respond to events within the facility on a regular basis. 

• You will assist with coordination, dissemination and implementation of action plans to achieve compliance and improve core measures and quality initiatives 

• You will perform concurrent review, abstraction, and IRR for Core Measures 

• You will collaborate and educate physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary hospital staff to facilitate care management to achieve compliance in core measures and improve quality outcomes 

• You will read, analyze, and record medical information for appropriateness of medical management 

• You will perform in-depth analysis of medical records identified for potential quality issues and maintain documentation of quality issues 

• You will effectively communicate or present information related to Quality Department initiatives and take action as directed which may include further review of data, sending letters or other actions as deemed necessary 

Experience 

• Two years of acute care experience required

• One or more years’ experience with performance improvement – preferred  

Education 

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) 

• Bachelor's degree - preferred

Licenses and Certifications 

• Registered Nurse with current State licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact  

• If working under Compact License, must have current Texas licensure within 90 days of hire 

Benefits

Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Quality Coordinator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.