Position Summary:
Under the leadership of the Director of Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs, the Coordinator, Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs assists with the implementation of the organization's regulatory program to assure that an effective and comprehensive regulatory and accreditation readiness program is in place. This program includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the JC Accreditation Guidelines, CMS Conditions of Participation, Disease Specific Certifications, Program-specific accreditations and other state and federally mandated regulatory agency guidelines, as appropriate. With the support of the Director, the Regulatory Coordinator is responsible for implementation of key regulatory readiness strategies that promote effective compliance with state and federal standards. This role also functions as the system coordinator for the Document Management System for the organization’s Policies and Procedures.
Education:
Can either be an RN or a non-RN. If RN, must be a Registered Nurse III, licensed in the State of Vermont. Baccalaureate in Nursing or relevant field. If not an RN, must have a BA in a health-related field. Masters degree preferred.
Experience:
Experience in a healthcare environment and experience with interpretation and evaluation of accreditation standards is preferred. Five years or more of increasing responsibility in systems, quality, or health care administration. Demonstrated management ability. Strong communication/presentation skills. Ability to work with all levels of staff and management. Previous experience with JC/regulatory agency preparation, coordination, education and surveys for hospitals, physician office practices, home health care and free standing ambulatory surgery settings. Previous experience with electronic document management systems (desirable). Must be comfortable in a health care environment.
The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region.
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