Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Manager of Accreditation, Regulatory and Risk Management.

The purpose of the Manager of Accreditation/Regulatory and Risk Management is to lead, implement and manage systems and process related to accreditation/regulatory and risk management at MercyOne Waterloo, Northeast Iowa that ensures regulatory compliance, enhances patient safety, and minimizes liability exposure.

• The manager provides leadership in regulatory compliance and activities, in collaboration with the health care team members across the continuum of care, and serves as the lead resource in the area of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory agencies.  
• The manager is also accountable for the risk management activities that minimize exposure and proactively reduce risk to customers and ministry/system and are in compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. 
• The manager collaborates with local leadership (President, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in ensuring effective implementation and support of the accreditation and risk management plan/program.

Schedule:

Full time exempt, day shift

Position will cover Waterloo Medical Center, Cedar Falls Medical Center and Oelwein Medical Center.

General Requirements:

• Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Current Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) required, or obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a health care setting.  Risk management and/or performance improvement experience required. Regulatory, TJC, CPHQ and/or performance improvement experience required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health administration or related field required (Master’s degree preferred).

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.