Description

Department:

34032 Enterprise Corporate - Nursing: Clinical Compliance

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8-5 primarily onsite with some travel and remote work

Pay Range
$40.30 - $60.45

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nursing with five years' experience in a hospital/healthcare system required. Master's degree in nursing or a related field preferred. Supervisory, teaching or leadership role experience preferred. Previous experience as a regulatory agency surveyor preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current RN licensure in good standing in the State of applicable state. Relevant certification required within one year of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains knowledge of new regulations and standards. Facilitates the incorporation of regulations and standards into policies, practices, and processes. Through assessments and utilization of the tracer methodology, prepares the WFBMC system for Joint Commission accreditation and disease-specific certifications, CMS validation and program specific certifications, service line designations of excellence and other program specific certifications or accreditations. 2. Facilitates activities during on-site survey activities through active participation in survey and reporting of findings. Participates in the development, implementation, and submission of corrective action plans related to areas of clinical non-compliance. 3. Promotes an environment conducive to patient safety by identifying, investigating, and reporting potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk. Collaborates with others throughout the medical center to resolve patient safety issues. For policies affecting patient care practices, facilitates the development, review and revision of policies, including the coordination of the approval process. 4. Participates in the review and investigation of allegations and other incidences requiring possible report and prepares report for submission to outside agencies as needed. 5. Collaborates with WFBMC Leadership to implement actions in order to improve patient care and support a system of continuous quality improvement and patient safety. 6. Participates in the monitoring of Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals, Federal and State regulations compliance and plans of corrective action. Prepares reports as requested for submission through the appropriate Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) structure. 7. Ensures quality and compliance improvement information is reported timely to Leadership for action planning. Recommends changes in nursing practice based upon identified opportunities from quality and compliance monitors, best practices, and current literature to improve patient care. 8. Assumes responsibility for self-directed professional growth. Attends in-services, workshops, seminars, and professional meetings to keep abreast of current nursing practice and quality improvement trends. Participates in planning and presenting educational offerings. Participates in professional organizations and activities. 9. Maintains expertise through continuing education programs and through formal and informal practice. Shares information with colleagues utilizing his/her knowledge as a teacher and consultant.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Organization, planning, and delegation skills Sound and timely decision-making skills Highly motivated and results-oriented Fairness and consideration for all employees regardless of race, religion, sex, or other protected class Ability to work independently Effective leadership, teaching, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills including verbal, nonverbal, and active listening skills Experience with microcomputer systems, spreadsheet and database program applications preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well lit, and comfortable climate Potential exposure to contamination with blood or bodily fluids, requiring protective equipment Subject to highly stressful, dynamic conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Participates in WFBMC system-wide activities that support the achievement and maintenance of an effective clinical compliance program related to State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission standards. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in addressing compliance and patient safety issues and utilizes effective communication skills. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships throughout the health system to facilitate resolution of compliance and patient safety issues.