Regulatory Compliance Coord

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Provides direction and management of activities associated with Joint Commission (TJC) compliance and accreditation as well as State, CMS, and other regulatory requirements for the hospital. Assists Quality Director with accreditation and regulatory corrective action plans for the hospital. Assists with communication with TJC and other regulatory agencies. Develops, coordinates and manages a facility wide approach to continuous survey readiness for all accrediting and regulatory surveys. Coordinates the facility’s continuous survey readiness and random unannounced survey plans. Works within quality management and through peer-group to promote coordinated improvements related to continuous compliance, quality and safety. Promotes cooperation and sharing between quality departments across the hospital.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

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Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience in healthcare accreditation and/or regulatory compliance
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or health related field
• Other: Knowledge of complex hospital systems and processes. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills. Strong leadership qualities (follow through, motivation). Effective change agent. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently. Computer Skills (MS Office products)
• Preferred Experience:  3+ years in an acute healthcare setting. Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance. Experience in the TJC accreditation process, team facilitation, outcomes, and performance management required. Experience with CMS and Medicare/Medicaid regulations and survey processes.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.