RN Accreditation Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Employer:	Cook Children's Health Care System
Category:	Legal
Job Type:	Full Time
Description
Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Accred Compliance Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Quality / Accreditation Specialist is responsible for providing concurrent and retrospective review of quality and regulatory issues related to patient care and other processes within Cook Health Care System. Under the Quality Management structure of CCHCS this position will work closely with medical staff, hospital staff and leaders throughout the system to identify opportunities recommend actions for improvement, facilitate QI Teams and educate with regard to QI principals and regulatory requirement. Qualifications: Associate's Degree with five years healthcare experience. BSN preferred. Understanding of Quality Improvement methodology and accreditation and licensing standards preferred. Must be proficient in use of word processing applications, spreadsheet programs, database applications, and use of Web Based technology. Oral and written communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all members of the health care team to achieve positive outcomes. Must be able to adapt to changing healthcare environment and requirements. Working knowledge of a comprehensive health accreditation programs and relationship with patient safety, risk management and infection control). Analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to self-direct, good organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates independent judgment, autonomy and initiative in leadership skills, time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects/functions in a busy work environment. Certification/Licensure: Licensure required if healthcare license held. About Us: Cook Children's Health Care System Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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RN Accreditation Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Description