COORD QUALITY & CARE MGMT

Overview

Coordinator-Quality and Care Management, Continuum of Care

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We're a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https : / / www.lecontemedicalcenter.com / about-leconte-medical-center / .

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Quality and Care Management Services is responsible for the integration of the financial, clinical, and quality functions of Quality and Care Management under the supervision of the Manager of Quality and Care Management. The Coordinator, in collaboration with the manager and the nurse manager is a leader, innovator and change agent in pursuit of seamless care of the patient across the continuum. The Coordinator of Quality and Care Management Services promotes patient care continuity and quality through collaborative processes, evidenced based practice and quality improvement activities. The Coordinator actively seeks opportunities to identify and implement best practices using a multidisciplinary approach. The scope of practice encompasses the use of quality improvement principles and care management processes in pursuit of improved outcomes.

Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria

The duties and responsibilities of this position are coordination of activities within the Quality and Care Management Quality Department as well as assume responsibility of managing the department in the absence of the Manager. In addition, the Coordinator will function as a unit care manager, as deemed necessary. These duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

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Responsibilities

Performance Improvement :

• Serves as expert in performance improvement principles
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in Quality and Care Management
• Analyzes data to detect concerns; Implements actions to improve variances
• Evaluates actions to ensure improvement and continue to monitor performance for sustained progress.
• Actively participates in medical staff peer review activities

Clinical Resource

Resource Utilization Management

Care Management

Staff Development

General Duties

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and / or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of experience in case management with proven expertise in principles of quality and care management

Licensure Requirement

Current Tennessee RN License. Current certification in Case Management (CCM), Certification in Quality (CPHQ) or Case Management (ACMA) is preferred but not required.

Skills Required

Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance