South Central Health System
RN\Quality
South Central Health System, Laurel, Mississippi, us, 39441
The Quality reporting nurse works under the supervision of the Director of Quality to ensure accurate reporting in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
Job ComponentsProfessional Responsibilities:o Adheres to regulatory standards and hospital policyo Maintains professional and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunitieso Serves as positive role model for new staffo Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidentialo Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.
Core Duties:o Collaborates with quality team on required reporting including but not limited to: NHSN, CMS, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.o Coordinates, collects, and reports data for CMS's Health Equity initiative.o Performs chart reviews to validate data.o Analyzes and monitors performance data to determine trends to reduce costs and improve patient services.o In collaboration with Infection control nurse, conducts rounds on inpatient units monitoring isolation, device counts, and maintenance of lines.o Assists with employee health activities to include but not limited to, performing tuberculin skin testing and immunizations.o Provides coverage when the employee health nurse is on lunch break or absent from work.o Assists with drug test screening as needed.o Assist with Influenza vaccination events and cart annually.o Manages quality projects as assignedo Any other tasks delegated by the Director of Quality.
Essential Skill Competencies:Computer skills with word processing, excel, power point, data and information presentationReads and comprehends written instructions, able to interpret medical orders, correspondence, memorandums and medical recordsInitiative and ability to make independent judgments are requiredProfessional knowledge in health careWorking well with groups and independently
Minimum Requirements:Current RN license by the Mississippi Board of Nursing or similar professional degree and licensure or certification. Current NHSN membership. Tuberculosis skin testing certification. BLS certification. Performance of employee drug screen testing, when class available. Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal and written communication.
Interaction Skills:Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to provide instructions and education
Physical Demands:During a normal shift, the incumbent will:
Occasionally (1-33%)Climbing StairsStandLiftSquatBendKneelHazardous MaterialsLifting 10-50 lbsLifting > 50 lbs with assistanceCarrying 10 to 20 lbs.Push on wheels 200-400 lbs.Pulling Up to 350 lbs with assistanceUse of Computer CartsLifting Up to 10 lbsCarrying Up to 10 lbsPush on wheels Up to 200 lbsUse of WheelchairUse of StretcherUse of CartsUse of Dynamap (1 lb)
Frequently (34-67%)WalkReachCarryDistinguishing colorsForearm RotationFirm Grasping
Continuously (68-100%)Seeing (Visual)ListeningSimple GraspingSit
Exposure Classifications:Moderate exposure risk
Job ComponentsProfessional Responsibilities:o Adheres to regulatory standards and hospital policyo Maintains professional and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunitieso Serves as positive role model for new staffo Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidentialo Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.
Core Duties:o Collaborates with quality team on required reporting including but not limited to: NHSN, CMS, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.o Coordinates, collects, and reports data for CMS's Health Equity initiative.o Performs chart reviews to validate data.o Analyzes and monitors performance data to determine trends to reduce costs and improve patient services.o In collaboration with Infection control nurse, conducts rounds on inpatient units monitoring isolation, device counts, and maintenance of lines.o Assists with employee health activities to include but not limited to, performing tuberculin skin testing and immunizations.o Provides coverage when the employee health nurse is on lunch break or absent from work.o Assists with drug test screening as needed.o Assist with Influenza vaccination events and cart annually.o Manages quality projects as assignedo Any other tasks delegated by the Director of Quality.
Essential Skill Competencies:Computer skills with word processing, excel, power point, data and information presentationReads and comprehends written instructions, able to interpret medical orders, correspondence, memorandums and medical recordsInitiative and ability to make independent judgments are requiredProfessional knowledge in health careWorking well with groups and independently
Minimum Requirements:Current RN license by the Mississippi Board of Nursing or similar professional degree and licensure or certification. Current NHSN membership. Tuberculosis skin testing certification. BLS certification. Performance of employee drug screen testing, when class available. Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal and written communication.
Interaction Skills:Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to provide instructions and education
Physical Demands:During a normal shift, the incumbent will:
Occasionally (1-33%)Climbing StairsStandLiftSquatBendKneelHazardous MaterialsLifting 10-50 lbsLifting > 50 lbs with assistanceCarrying 10 to 20 lbs.Push on wheels 200-400 lbs.Pulling Up to 350 lbs with assistanceUse of Computer CartsLifting Up to 10 lbsCarrying Up to 10 lbsPush on wheels Up to 200 lbsUse of WheelchairUse of StretcherUse of CartsUse of Dynamap (1 lb)
Frequently (34-67%)WalkReachCarryDistinguishing colorsForearm RotationFirm Grasping
Continuously (68-100%)Seeing (Visual)ListeningSimple GraspingSit
Exposure Classifications:Moderate exposure risk