Senior Specialist - Regulatory Affairs - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day - Full-time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

5 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$51.880 - $66.940 - $82.000

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented (preferably experienced) Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist to join our regulatory dept.  Responsible for ensuring that SMMC remains compliant with all federal, state, and local regulation. Work closely with hospital administration, clinical departments and external regulatory agencies to develop, implement and monitor compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Do
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance while working with various state and federal agencies (i.e.. The Joint Commission, California Dept. of Public Health). Collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical teams to develop and implement regulatory strategies , ensuring that hospital policies are aligned with current laws and regulations. Monitor regulatory changes and provide updates, training and guidance to relevant hospital staff. Prepare and submit regulatory reports, applications, and filings on behalf of the hospital . Coordinate and support regulatory inspections, audits and investigations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or
• Bachelor's Degree In an appropriate health related field
• 3 Years Experience in healthcare performance improvement/quality/patient safety.
• Experience with interacting (in both oral and written forms) with staff, leaders, physicians, patients and families
• Experienced with designing and managing data collection as well as analyzing, interpreting and presenting clinical quality-related data
• Previous case review experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree In related field.
• 5 Years Clinical experience as a licensed professional.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) - National Association for Healthcare Quality
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) - American Hospital Association
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) - Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

Other Qualification Requirements

• Current unencumbered CA license appropriate to requirements of position
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is preferred. The department is responsible for tracking and maintaining this certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative staff
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, yet can facilitate interdisciplinary teams in achieving regulatory compliance
• Skilled in process improvement methodologies

Essential Functions

• Department performance improvement
  Department and Division Performance Improvement
  Takes initiative to identify opportunities and improve department effectiveness, including work flow redesign, workload distribution and prioritization; and improvements in data systems and processes.
  Works collaboratively and effectively with team members to establish and achieve goals.
  Actively participates in system and departmental meetings as well as interdisciplinary collaborative work efforts.
  Assists other department staff with prioritization of workload.
  Completes other assigned projects including unanticipated urgent assignments.
• Leadership
  Demonstrates strong communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills and patience with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  Shares expertise and tools with colleagues; seeks opportunities to foster success in others.
  Assumes responsibilities for own professional development by attending courses and at the request of leadership, seeking continuing education to enhance job function and stay abreast of industry and