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Job Description
The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is hiring for Quality Management Nurses - Value Based Programs who perform ongoing review of patient level detail (PLD) files for Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) metrics, audit charting, and documentation associated with outpatient services and inpatient stays; identify charting and coding gaps or errors which require remediation.
*Official Job Title: Quality Management Nurse. For more information, refer to the job description .
VALUE BASED PROGRAMS
Value Based Programs (VBPs) reward public healthcare systems when high quality care is provided to patients. This is measured by several comprehensive quality metrics, audited by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and contracted Health Plans. At ARMC, VBPs are designed to drive continuous improvement in quality of care through comprehensive data analytics and clinical review. Incumbents assigned to VBPs are responsible for identifying, quantifying, and providing holistic analysis on ARMC's quality metrics, dependent upon assignment.
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To learn more, watch our video at this link !
Two Excellent Benefits Packages to Choose From!
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2/hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the California Nurses Association Group, refer to the MBO - CNA BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Training: Training will be provided online and administered at an ARMC and/or a County training facility.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
License: A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of hire.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess ALL of the following:
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
CERTIFICATION: Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
EXPERIENCE:- Option 1:One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, primary care clinic, or Medicaid plan.
OR - Option 2: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, primary care clinic, or Medicaid plan with experience in performance improvement, quality management and/or patient safety.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience reviewing quality metrics for a Designated Public Hospital (DPH), primary care clinic, or Medicaid plan .
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Option 1:One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, primary care clinic, or Medicaid plan.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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