MC: Patient Safety and Reliabi- (Full Time, Days) -
The Regulatory Specialist improves patient safety and quality. Is actively involved in performing patient care audits and tracers to ensure that the organization is in a constant state of regulatory readiness for any accrediting and/or licensing agency; processes documentation practices, provides just-in-time training with staff and physicians, and serves as a resource to maximize performance and compliance with hospital policy and best practices; serves as the unit-based subject matter expert for regulatory regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (in progress acceptable with quarterly progress reports). Minimum two years of experience as a Clinical Nurse in a acute care facility required.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of regulatory standards and demonstrated ability to interpret standards with respect to hospital operations. Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations required. Experience which has provided opportunity to demonstrate competencies in education or training required. Able to read; write legibly; demonstrate excellent computer proficiency in Quantros, Microsoft Office products, Regulatory websites; speak in English with professional quality; strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by written memorandums and oral presentations; demonstrate teaching skills with the ability to articulate complex regulatory information in understandable terms to staff at all levels within the organization. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to think critically; perform math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; write, hear, read and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: Active California RN License required.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Loma Linda University Health’s story is one of hope. Our people strongly believe in the work of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. They are also committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We are a faith-based academic medical center in Southern California’s Inland Empire, and since our establishment in 1905, we’ve been a local, regional, national, and international leader in education, clinical care, and research.
Our 18,000 talented healthcare team members work in our system’s six hospitals, providing whole-person, patient-focused care to more than 57,000 inpatients and over a million outpatients annually. Our passion is to bring hope to each patient and family who seeks our help during their most vulnerable moments in life.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Loma Linda University Medical Center as a Top Riverside/San Bernardino metro area hospital. LLU Children’s Hospital and LLU Medical Center — Murrieta are on the U.S. News list of Top Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care and the Newsweek list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. Our Medical Center and Children’s Hospital nursing teams have also achieved the prestigious Magnet Status recognizing our strong commitment to nursing excellence.
Loma Linda University’s eight professional schools offer more than 100 academic programs designed to prepare thousands of skilled Christian healthcare workers for service in our local area and locations worldwide. Our graduates enter their careers with an intellectual curiosity and a strong foundation of the knowledge and skills needed for their chosen field. The Great Colleges to Work For program has named Loma Linda University as an outstanding place to work six of the last seven years, and has added the University to its Honor Roll of institutions three times.
