QUALITY COORDINATOR - PERINATAL SERVICES

Relocation Assistance Available

Minimum Offer

$ 33.07/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 41.94/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: NM Perinatal Collaborative

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Develops QI curriculum and provides quality improvement advisement and support on all maternal safety initiatives. Actively participate in the development and implementation of specialty outreach and additional extension services in underserved areas where access to perinatal services is essential. Collaborate among team members to enhance service delivery and promote quality care for expectant mothers and their families. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:
* QUALITY ASSESSMENT - Identify and recommend areas of improvement through data research, statistical analysis; prepare, present and disseminate information to professional individuals, groups and organizations
* QUALITY - Assist with input and monitoring quality assurance programs; update and implement program plans, goals and objectives
* ANALYSIS - Provide baseline, benchmark and follow-up data/information analysis to facilitate process improvement; conduct and report on monitoring activities in assigned departments and areas
* COLLABORATION - Collaborate with providers, management and staff regarding operational issues of clinics, referrals, and programs
* OUTREACH - Develop and maintain positive external relationships with all New Mexico communities; network with referring physician offices and hospitals as appropriate to ensure program success
* REPORTS - Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to program operations as well as other special reports as necessary
* MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Attend and participate in professional meetings and committees; stay abreast of new trends, innovations and regulatory oversight requirements
* ADMINISTRATION - Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures
* CUSTOMER/STAFF RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospital employees
* OTHER DUTIES - Perform other delegated administrative support activities as deemed necessary

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

Credentials:
Essential:
* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM

Physical Conditions:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required