RN - Registered Nurse - Improvement Coordinator

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Days. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Worker type:
Regular. Exemption status:
Yes.

Job Summary: As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, Geisinger is focused on creating a national model for improving health. The RN Performance Improvement Coordinator evaluates the quality of health care rendered by the System for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements for inpatient and outpatient assigned areas.

• Evaluates quality of health care to meet regulatory requirements for inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Coordinates and ensures action plans and performance improvement projects are completed through practice analysis, audits, education, and compliance with standards set by associations and applicable laws.
• Supports Regulatory and Performance Improvement activities and identifies ongoing data and information system needs.
• Creates and fosters change in a proactive manner; promotes problem‑solving using critical thinking skills.
• Reviews and monitors occurrences, quality triggers and concerns, observing for patterns related to regulatory standards.
• Educates and orients providers, administration, professional and line staff regarding Regulatory/Performance Improvement requirements.
• Serves as a resource for Regulatory/Performance Improvement initiatives within assigned areas.
• Assists staff in developing measurements for Performance Improvement and evaluation activities.
• Develops data collection tools, summarises data and reports findings.
• Schedules and assists follow‑up on corrective action plans.
• Prepares and submits monthly Performance Improvement Reports within the regional committee structure.
• Maintains records of all Performance Improvement activities.
• Assists in preparation and coordination of all regulatory surveys; actively participates in all regulatory surveys.
• Conducts follow‑up of survey recommendations and requirements.

• Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed in Pennsylvania –  of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience with maintaining hospital compliance with regulatory agencies and Joint Commission standards preferred.
• Experience with formal data collection and quality of care evaluation helpful.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Skills:
  
  clinical, communication, computer literacy, critical thinking, organizing, teamwork, ability to work independently.

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with HFSA and HSA.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off plan with quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family‑friendly support, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity‑theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.