A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Parkview Health is seeking a dedicated RN Quality and Accreditation Specialist (RN QAS) to support our mission, vision, and strategic goals through performance and quality improvement initiatives. In this key role, you will research, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate quality improvement projects. You will work closely with providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards and promote best practice care across the system.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate and coordinate performance/quality improvement initiatives and regulatory activities. Analyze process and outcome measures to improve quality outcomes aligned with Parkview's goals. Collaborate across clinical and ancillary departments to support implementation of best practices. Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deadlines. Educate staff and leadership on quality improvement and regulatory requirements. Monitor compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and other applicable regulations.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master's degree preferred Training/knowledge in regulatory standards preferred
Licensure/Certification:
Current RN licensure required Must obtain Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) within 3 years of hire
Experience:
1-2 years of recent experience in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, infection control, risk management, or related field 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience required Project management or leadership experience preferred
Skills & Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience in public speaking and staff education Basic to moderate knowledge of research, statistics, and Quality Improvement concepts Preferred experience with EPIC, database/spreadsheet tools, and metrics from Vizient Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
