Careers With Purpose
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS MN Albert Lea Ctr
Location: Albert Lea, MN
Address: 75507 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.00 - $34.50
Department Details
Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea is an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in southern Minnesota in an area known as “The Land Between the Lakes”.
In addition to the care center, the campus also provides assisted living and senior housing services at its Hidden Creek and Bancroft Creek Estates Senior Living Communities.
The Quality Specialist/Activity Supervisor is a dual position.
Full Time – 80 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
Primarily Day Shift
Previous experience working in Quality Assurance, preferable in a healthcare setting
Previous experience working in Activities, preferable in a healthcare setting
Job Summary
The Associate Quality Strategist role is responsible for maintaining knowledge of current quality and cost measures within value based programs and contracts. Will provide consultation in quality assurance, quality improvement, process/performance improvement as well as regulatory and procedural compliance. A familiarity with the structure of healthcare systems, practice and utilization patterns in various healthcare settings is necessary.
Ability to collect and organize detailed information. Ability to review, analyze, and validate data reports. Willing to seek out new information and knowledge and be willing to embrace new responsibilities and change.
Acts as a change agent with the ability to influence others to action. Deploys and delivers training. Provides feedback on quality assurance while providing consultation and training on the development and implementation of quality assurance programs.
Coordinate and facilitate location specific quality improvement activities. Coordinate and facilitate participation in corporate, regional or national quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrate success in delivering results in a cross-functional team setting through continual sharing and feedback.
Provides subject matter expertise. Understands compliance mandates for the assigned service line(s), assessing operations in order ensure the requirements are met. Monitor regulatory survey trending reports to identify areas of repeat deficient practices and opportunities for sustainable improvements in regulatory compliance. Coordinates processes across service lines to evaluate survey preparedness and assist with developing and implementing systems and processes to assure continuous survey readiness.
Research or review policies and procedures that meet the organizations expectations in creating a compliant and safe environment culture across service lines. Mentor and coach employees in the use of quality assurance and performance improvement tools and processes, including setting quality improvement priorities and conducting root cause analysis.
Use strong analytical and quantitative skills to coordinate with leaders in the implementation and use of publicly reported quality data, quality measures and Society specific reports, dashboard indicators and satisfaction survey results. Perform comprehensive reviews and compiles statistical data and reports to assist with the identification of performance issues and the development of quality performance improvement plans.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be skilled with Microsoft Excel. Minimum one year experience in the healthcare industry is highly recommended.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0184997
Job Function: Quality and Risk Management
Featured: No
