About this role
The Joint Commission seeks an Acute Care Registered Nurse with leadership experience in quality, accreditation, and regulations for a nationwide role. Selected candidates can be located anywhere in the United States. The RN Field Representative surveys health care organizations to assess compliance with standards and care delivery systems.
Apply systems analysis and inductive reasoning skills to evaluate organizations' compliance levels. Engage health care staff in interactive dialogues on standards-based issues to identify improvement opportunities. Observe treatments and inspect facilities in real time without interruption.
Prepare management reports linking standards deficiencies to systems vulnerabilities and risk points. Communicate findings constructively to organization leadership in a collegial style. Participate in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by supervisor.
Roles require 100% nationwide travel, with full-time demanding four weeks availability monthly. Part-time options offer two or three weeks per month. Physical demands include standing long periods, walking distances, and climbing to inspect all areas thoroughly.
Requirements
- Graduate of approved school of nursing and hold a master’s degree in appropriate discipline
- Current professional license in discipline required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
- CPHQ certification through NAHQ at time of hire or attain by 12/31/28
- Five years of recent health care experience including 3 years direct clinical experience
- 3 years of accreditation, certification leadership or senior management experience
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards with direct involvement in two Joint Commission surveys
- Contemporary knowledge of health care operations, clinical practice, and performance improvement methods
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, interviewing, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Survey health care organizations throughout the United States
- Apply systems analysis skills and inductive reasoning to determine compliance with standards
- Engage staff in interactive dialogues on standards-based issues to assess compliance
- Prepare management reports linking deficiencies with systems vulnerabilities and risk points
- Communicate information to health care organization leadership constructively
- Observe ongoing health care treatments in real time without interruption
- Inspect medical facilities, equipment, and procedures including emergency exits
- Participate in other Joint Commission activities as assigned
Benefits
- Nationwide search with candidate located anywhere in the United States
- 100% remote work arrangement
- Part-time (.48 or .7 FTE) or full-time options available
- Flexible monthly availability scheduling for two, three, or four weeks
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