Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 22 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 81,500 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Compensation (Pay): $30.84 to $44.72/hourly, based on experience.
 

A $5000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $1250 payout upon 30 days of employment, $1250 payout upon 90 days of employment, $1250 payout upon 6 months of employment, and $1250 payout after 9 months of employment*.

*This bonus only applies to RNs. *Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Loyalty Bonus - $5000 upon 1 year of service and then a $1250 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies only to FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees. *This bonus only applies to RNs.
 

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Job Summary: The Population Health & Quality Assurance Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for organizational quality and process improvement initiatives, monitoring clinic performance, program development related to clinical quality and performance measures, and associated education for the organization that align with goals set forth by HCPF, CHPA, AAAHC and other regulatory entities. The Quality Assurance RN works closely with the Quality Oversight RN and Health Informatics Analyst, as well as clinic staff and leadership to identify areas of focus and collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and improve patient outcomes through data analysis, staff education and the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Support preparation efforts for audits and site visits by accrediting organizations
• Evaluate clinical quality measures and provide feedback to clinical staff and clinic leadership regarding their performance
• Monitor organizational performance of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and provide training to all new clinical staff (providers, MAs and RNs) and ad hoc training as needed
• Assist in grant identification and application for population health programs
• Serve as a project lead on grants that support clinical quality projects
• Collaborate organization-wide with other departments, leadership and clinical staff to identify areas of improvement and interventions to enhance performance and best patient care
• Identify opportunities to implement standing orders, policy and procedures as needed
• Work with providers to assist with closure of care gaps
• Conduct chart reviews as necessary to ensure standards of care and regulatory compliance are being met
• Collaborates with the members of the Population Health department to identify opportunities for improvement and interventions based on the needs of the organization
• Communicate respectfully and effectively to maintain a positive working relationship to achieve desired outcomes
• Collaborates with the Quality Oversight RN to establish areas for process improvement plans
• Collaborates with Health Informatics Analyst to utilize population health data to identify trends, gaps in care, and opportunities for improvement; Assists with New Employee Orientation
• Work with external stakeholders to facilitate partnerships, referrals and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal Coding Department to address quality and regulatory concerns
• Must be versatile and adapt to changing job duties and priorities
• Ability to frequently travel to all Peak Vista Community Health Center sites on a regular basis in personal vehicle.
• Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.
• Enhances the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.
• Willingness to complete additional education and/or obtain certifications through quality funding opportunities
• Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
• Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
• Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and conflict of interest requirements.
• All other duties as identified or assigned

Supervision Exercised: None

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Spanish bilingual preferred.

Education/Experience:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; BSN preferred.

Experience: 2 years’ nursing experience preferred.

Preferred: Experience with CPT, HCPCS and ICD10 coding.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current Colorado RN License required; Current CPR (BLS) preferred.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista’s insurance underwriter.

Other Skills:

• Perform all job functions and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance RN. 
• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance to include governing bodies such as AAAHC, HRSA & HEDIS. Compliance with HIPAA and all applicable rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Decisive, flexible, problem solver and results-oriented with the ability and desire to achieve outcomes.
• Effective presenter and educator.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to follow through on issues.
• Understanding of our patient populations and demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to work with underserved populations.
• Strong skills in project management, business, and clinical process redesign, written and verbal communication, physician relations, and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to discreetly work with and maintain highly confidential information.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time, hearing within normal range. Able to travel from clinic to clinic as required.
 

**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.