Specialist, Licensing & Accreditation

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities designed to maintain on-going compliance with all JCAHO accreditation standards.
• Coordinates activities designed to maintain on-going compliance with all State Licensure requirements and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Serve as co-leader for the Regulatory Readiness Team Serves as an escort for External Surveyors (JCAHO, State, and CMS) when they are surveying our facilities.
• Obtains literature and completes research necessary to remain current in the field of accreditation and licensing.
• Participates in educational and networking programs that support efforts to comply with JCAHO and licensing standards.
• Actively promotes and improves processes and educates appropriately as they relate to licensing and accreditation.
• Maintains professional competency and career growth through participation in professional organizations and continuing education activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• RN is preferred.
• Previous experience with JCAHO Accreditation Standards, State Licensure Requirements, and CMS Conditions of Participation is preferred.
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."