RN Quality Coordinator - Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are:

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:

• Monitors hospital-wide quality.
• Conducts daily and post discharge reviews of potential Harms/HACs.
• Conducts mortality reviews.
• Site administrator for VPS, Comet and Quality Net.
• Fiscally responsible for accurate representation of medical severity of illness. Impacts Value Based Purchasing.
• Data collection and submission to CMS, Joint Commission and Leapfrog.
• Analyze data to recognize areas in programs for process improvement.
• Exemplifies and is committed to the mission and values of the organization.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Service Excellence expectations of the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree is required. Graduate of a School of Nursing program. Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree is preferred.
• Current license as an RN in New Mexico or compact license required. NM GN permit to practice acceptable for 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) is preferred.
• ACLS is required for all areas where moderate sedation is performed.
• New Hires/Transfers: Requires that BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and 1 year for ACLS.
• If currently certified, must maintain current certification. Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.
• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

EEOC Statement:

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.