Nursing Clinical Specialist (RN) Regulatory - Relocation Offered! at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Nursing Clinical Specialist (RN) Regulatory at MedStar Health is a highly skilled healthcare provider focused on improving patient care through regulatory compliance and quality assurance. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, leading clinical initiatives, and supporting compliance with local, regional, and national healthcare standards. The specialist also engages in evidence-based practice and performance improvement activities to enhance nursing practices and patient outcomes.
General Summary of Position
Are you a clinical expert in Regulatory,
Quality and Safety? Are you are looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity?
MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Clinical Specialist to join our Quality and Nursing Practice team at MedStar Washington
Hospital Center. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will
play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care!
Position Overview
The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and
healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher
for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing
consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the
prevention and management of patient care practices.
As a Clinical Specialist - Regulatory, you will utilize a professional
evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of
influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization. Supports
operational and clinical stakeholders in the identification, development, and
execution of regulatory readiness efforts.
Key Responsibilities
* Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.
* Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.
* Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited to, the D.C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.
* Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities.
* Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.
* Leads,
and/or facilitates key strategic regulatory, quality and safety initiatives
supporting successful regulatory survey processes.
* Supports
organization with data collection, interpretation, and analysis to meet and
implement regulatory strategies on local, state and national levels.
* Coaches
and facilitates teams to effectively transition responsibilities to operational
leaders. Lead and/or facilitate nursing
policy and procedure process and software system. Participates in state or local board of
nursing meetings as organizational representative providing assessment of
impact to local entities.
Why Join Us
· Work
with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated
to excellence.
· Embrace
a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
· Competitive
Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's
and Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)
· Doctoral
degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
· Active
DC RN License
· 5 or
more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing
· Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care
and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical
Specialist Regulatory position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join
us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our
communities.
This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289
Keywords:
nursing, clinical specialist, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, evidence-based practice, patient care, healthcare consulting, risk management, patient safety, healthcare education
