RN - Quality Clinical Excellence Specialist

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital with over 100 physicians and more than 500 employees. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care.

Where We Are:

From sprawling public art, to a robust music scene, to nature so big and beautiful, Sanford has the small-town feel while still offering something for everyone. Our downtown is a hub of excitement and activity offering delights to satisfy the foodies, art lovers, history enthusiasts, and more.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Discounts with local vendors

• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

• And much more…

POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates efforts to obtain and maintain certifications of excellence including Heart Failure and Stroke. Coordinates QI efforts, either within a department or within a larger QA team, related to data collection and reporting for Disease Specific Certifications/Accreditations.

• Concurrently coordinates all activities / metrics / standard compliance related to disease specific care for HF, Stroke

• Collects, enters, analyzes, and presents QI data and activities. This includes Core measure data; hospital and medical staff quality data, required measure data, complaint and occurrence data and peer review data as related to Disease Specific care.

• Facilitates hospital-wide compliance with certification specific accreditation standards.

• Champions performance improvement teams for disease specific care

• Provides staff education and serves and a disease specific resource for hospital leaders and staff

• Lead accreditation survey activities

• Provides Quality orientation for new employees

• Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds

• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and implements processes to improve patient care delivery

• Lead community outreach efforts related to disease specific care

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree is required

Required License:

Registered Nurse in North Carolina is required (or compact state)

Required Certification:

Heart Failure Nurse Certification preferred

Required Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years clinical hospital experience

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran