Nurse (Administrative) / Joint Commission Coordinator

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse (Administrative) / Joint Commission Coordinator

• Setting: Office role supporting a medical center

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts

Description

Interpret Joint Commission standards for the hospital and help develop policies and procedures to meet them. Serve as a consultant to executive management and department chiefs, coordinate with external organizations, and lead a preparation program through education, tools, and compliance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Joint Commission standards and assist with development of hospital policies and procedures

• Advise executive management and department chiefs

• Liaise with local, state, and national organizations

• Provide educational classes and in-services for Joint Commission preparation

• Attend conferences and seminars related to applicable healthcare standards

• Develop and implement tools to measure compliance and resolve non-compliance issues

• Assess clinical and administrative healthcare delivery processes for Joint Commission compliance

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and services

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Nursing degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program (transcripts required)

• Active, unrestricted professional RN license/registration and passage of the NCLEX

• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience in policy/procedure development, clinical data analysis for quality improvement, and consulting/staff education/training

• Personnel Security Investigation and background investigation for suitability/fitness

• BLS certification (AHA/American Red Cross) maintained

• Required immunizations, including Hepatitis B for positions with direct patient contact

• Pre-employment physical and annual examinations

• Consent to random drug testing

Benefits

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