Manager, Nursing, Quality (Outpatient)

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary:

Maintains responsibility for chart audits and facility site reviews to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Conducts chart reviews utilizing criteria approved by the Medicine Committee for the Mid-level Quality Assurance Program and for Peer Review in the clinic setting in order to identify opportunities for improving the quality of patient care and site readiness. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Essential Functions:

• Ensures resources are managed appropriately and patient receive quality care, including initiating actions for resolutions, maintaining nursing standards of care and participating in updating policies and procedures.
• Develops action plans in conjunction with clinical staff and the site manager to correct any deficiencies identified in an ongoing basis in order to maintain regulatory compliance. Develops schedules and coverage plans and act as a clinical and systems resource for staff.
• Assesses patients according to department standards and anticipates changes in patients' status. Identifies obvious as well as subtle patient problems and/or abnormal assessments and appropriately reports and resolves.
• Develops plan of care based on age specific assessment. Involves patient and family and interdisciplinary resource to develop and revise plan of care. Uses action plans, goals and time frames to produce desired patient outcomes.
• Conducts chart audits to identify improvement opportunities. Monitors regulatory readiness standards against chart audits and improvement activities so that the clinic consistently meets regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.