Kaiser Permanente · 5 days ago
QA Utilization Coordinator, Trauma Performance Improvement, RN
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a QA Utilization Coordinator to coordinate quality, utilization, and risk management activities. The role involves providing technical and consultative support, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and assisting with quality management studies and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities with other medical center departments
Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities
Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development
Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria
Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths
Reviews hospital admissions and extended stays for specific hospital departments
Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed
Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed
Assists in orientation and training of peers; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures
Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies
Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Coordinates quality, utilization and risk management activities for the medical center; provides technical, educational, consultative, and coordinating support to assigned areas
Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities with other medical center departments
Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities
Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development
Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria
Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths
Reviews hospital admissions and extended stays for specific hospital departments
Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed
Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed
Assists in orientation and training of peers; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures
Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies
Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives
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Trauma/ ICU/ED experience required
Minimum three (3) years of experience in acute care nursing as a RN
Minimum one (1) year of experience in quality management
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
Registered Nurse License (California)
Demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, statistical analysis, accreditation and licensing processes
Strong problem solving, project management, group facilitation and teamwork skills
Able to assess or evaluate patient medical records as it relates to quality of care and systems analysis
Current working knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA and Title 22 standards/regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories
Must be PC literate
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Valid, current drivers license with personal means of transportation preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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