What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aco Quality Nurse position at Surry Rural Health Center?
Surry Rural Health Center in Mount Airy, NC is looking for one ACO quality nurse to join our team. We are located on 113 Scenic Outlet Lane. The ACO Quality Nurse is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives within the guidelines of the Accountable Care Organization. This role focuses on monitoring patient care quality, identifying opportunities for improvement, conducting data analysis, and assisting the facility to achieve quality care goals, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accidental insurance
- Paid vacation
Responsibilities
- Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives to meet regulatory and ACO performance requirements
- Identify gaps in care or opportunities for improvement and collaborate with other staff to address these issues
- Collect and analyze data related to patient care, outcomes, and quality indicators
- Track performance on ACO quality metrics, such as chronic disease management and preventive care
- Prepare and present reports on quality performance to ACO leadership and relevant staff
- Collaborate with care management teams to ensure patients receive coordinated, timely care
- Participate in regular meetings with ACO staff and leadership to discuss performance metrics, patient outcomes, and quality initiatives
- Provide education and training to clinical staff on quality improvement processes, best practices, and evidence-based care guidelines
- Monitor patient outcomes and healthcare quality measures as defined by the ACO
- Stay current on new healthcare regulations, quality standards, and industry trends to ensure best practices are followed
- Support the development of care plans for high-risk patients to improve health outcomes
- Assist in reducing hospital readmissions and unnecessary emergency department visits by promoting care coordination
- Educate patients and families on managing chronic conditions, following treatment plans, and understanding preventive care measures
- Serve as a resource for patients, helping them navigate the healthcare system to ensure they receive appropriate care
- Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to enhance care delivery
- Participate in quality improvement projects
- Handles other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Knowledge of modern office equipment
- Ability to operate a personal computer
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Current LPN or RN license in the relevant state
- Experience in ACO or managed care is preferred
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
