Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

**Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates**

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Schedule: Monday through Friday

GENERAL DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Director Clinical Quality Improvement (DCQI), the Clinical Quality Coordinator (CQC) is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the cardiac patient population in support of the Chest Pain Accreditation program, as well as process improvement measures related to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) programs. The NCDR programs include CATH-PCI and Chest Pain-MI. The CQC collaborates with the Directors of nursing in carrying out the educational, clinical, research, administrative, and outreach activities of the associated cardiac programs. Demographic information limited. Patient Health Information as related to job function.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

1. Leads the ongoing maintenance of the Chest Pain Accreditation Program, and CATH-PCI and Chest Pain-MI NCDR registries.  
2. Ensures hospital is in compliance of REMSA STEMI Program Requirements.
3. Actively reviews data related to cardiac programs and works with DCQI to develop process improvement strategies. 
4. Informs administrators, medical directors and hospital department leaders regarding any regulatory changes or data trends.
5. Demonstrates ability to problem solve and be supportive of innovation and creativity of others related to changes in processes.
6. Possesses human relations skills with an ability to handle difficult/sensitive issues with regard to associate and patient privacy.
7. Excellent written/oral communication skills, including group dynamics and conflict resolution.
8. Demonstrate leadership in identifying opportunities for improvement in all work processes both clinical and non-clinical with the disease specific programs.
9. Provides essential leadership and coordination of patient care services related to the identified disease specific program.
10. Leads and participates in data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, and evaluations related to ensure the objectives of the program are being met. 
11. Participation in Disease Specific Care committee meetings is mandatory to ensure the program goals are met in a timely fashion. 
12. Disease Specific Care meeting duties include but are not limited to taking minutes, evaluation of data, chart audits, collaboration with hospital departments involved in the care of the programs patient population and development of tools to assist in the evaluation and communication of the program.
13. Maintain open and effective communication with the Medical Director of the disease programs to ensure physician engagement and approval of changes.
14. Maintain open and effective communication with the Chief Nursing Officer of the disease programs to ensure nursing engagement and approval of changes. 

Qualifications

Required:
•    Current California RN license. Nursing License (RN, LVN) or appropriate equivalent experience
•    2 years of relevant clinical experience required; 1 year of program management preferred 
•    Current American Heart Association BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (maintain current at all times)
•    Master’s Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
•    Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to present self in positive and professional manner
•    Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice 
•    Experience in data collection, entry, and analysis

Preferred:
•    5 years’ clinical experience with 2-3 years of program management

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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