Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Analyst (QA)
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
About the role
As a Quality Analyst RN, you will assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives that directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization. You will also support the director in managing staff relations, including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Your role will involve overseeing scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
- Assist the director by making presentations at various meetings including Quality and Safety Committee, New Employee Orientation, and others.
- Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.
- Determine and justify needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitor usage, and oversee proper working order and stock supplies.
- Assess the quality of patient care delivered and coordinate patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
- Provide patient care when necessary.
- Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
- Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
- Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred; Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) required).
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Quality strongly preferred.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 30 days of hire.
- Three (3) to five (5) years diverse clinical practice in an acute care environment required.
- Previous performance improvement and/or large scale project management experience required.
- Demonstrated progressive leadership skills required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Benefits
In addition to your base compensation, this position offers comprehensive benefits:
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
About the organization
STRHS-Lawrenceburg, formerly Crockett Hospital, is a 99-bed, acute care facility located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 85 miles south of Nashville. We have been providing the best healthcare in Lawrence County and surrounding counties in Southern Middle Tennessee since 1974. Our services include:
- Outpatient Surgery Unit
- 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit
- 10-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit (providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies)
- Women's Health Center
- Diagnostic imaging services: in-house MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, X-ray, Digital Mammography, and Ultrasound
In 2009, a $5.6 million construction expanded the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery Unit, and Registration area. STRHS-Lawrenceburg is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Our healthcare professionals are well-trained, dedicated, and above all else, caring.