Quality Assurance Coordinator - Nurse

## Quality Assurance Coordinator - Nurse Apply:
Bethel:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR100117

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.##
** Position Summary
** A Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC) – Nurse is a highly skilled nursing professional responsible for leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives across clinical departments. This role involves evaluating patient records, clinical documentation, and healthcare outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, best practices, and providing feedback for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, experienced registered nurse committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality.

This position is also responsible to ensure that all requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Promoting Interoperability Program. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring all of the components of the Promoting Interoperability Program are reported in a timely manner. The Quality Assurance Coordinator position will work closely with the various departments to ensure the standards are being met, all corrective actions are taken as appropriate, and reporting is completed on time.

The QAC Nurse responsible for the successful planning and execution of all projects related to Promoting Interoperability. This includes the coordination, monitoring, and status reporting of all clinical and technological components related to the demonstration of meaningful use across the health system.##
** Impact
* * The specialist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.##
** Position Responsibilities**###
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* A. Essential Functions
*** Lead and coordinate hospital or clinical department quality improvement projects and initiatives. The following are examples of the programs involved:  + Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR)  + Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR)  + Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP)  + Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program  + Medicare Promoting Interoperability  + Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)  + Quality Payment Program (QPP)
* Analyze clinical data, patient outcomes, and safety reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
* Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and best practices aimed at enhancing care quality and patient safety.
* Facilitate root cause analyses and investigations of adverse events, sentinel events, or near misses.
* Educate and train staff on quality standards, evidence-based practices, and compliance requirements. Educate staff on documentation standards and best practices to enhance overall quality.
* Collaborate with clinical teams, administration, and external agencies to meet accreditation and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
* Monitor performance metrics and prepare reports to communicate progress and outcomes to leadership.
* Stay current on healthcare quality improvement methodologies, regulatory updates, and industry innovations.
* Support data collection, auditing, and documentation efforts for quality…