Accreditation Review Specialist – Procedural

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform on-site or virtual site assessments at facilities seeking ACC Accreditation Services to evaluate adherence to accreditation standards.

• Engage in constructive discussions with healthcare organizations to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement.

• Guide facilities on accreditation criteria and support their successful navigation through the process.

• Examine submitted accreditation documents for thoroughness and alignment with essential component standards.

• Present at industry trade events and inform both the public and professionals about the advantages of accreditation.

• Organize site reviews and gather any additional documents as necessary.

• Draft summary reports for the Accreditation Review Committee and the facilities reviewed, which include findings, decisions, and potential improvements.

• Assist with research initiatives, committee formation, and the creation of site review criteria as assigned.

• Collaborate with colleagues to advance the mission and vision of ACC Accreditation Services.

• Participate in mandatory staff training sessions for reviews.

• Ensure the confidentiality of healthcare organization information.

• Manage organizational funds responsibly as a nonprofit serving the public and healthcare providers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

• A minimum of five years of experience in healthcare, particularly in acute care, pre-hospital emergency services, nursing, research, Cardiac Cath Lab, Transcatheter Valve, Electrophysiology services, or any cardiovascular-related medical field.

• Current licensure in the specified area of practice.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication capabilities.

• Professional and ethical representation of ACC Accreditation Services.

• Fundamental knowledge of relevant services and contemporary best-practice standards; expected to gain expertise post-employment.

• Basic understanding of performance improvement initiatives and metrics.

• Intermediate computer proficiency, including the use of spreadsheets, word processing applications, and email.

• Capability to critically evaluate data and communicate findings to healthcare facilities.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a work environment conducive to online meetings.

• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time and availability to work evenings or weekends as required for site reviews or trade shows.

• Ability to fly and lift/carry luggage weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.

• Capacity to work in environments where infectious diseases may be present.

• Background in process improvement is preferred.

• CPHQ certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental insurance options.

• Generous paid time off, which includes pre-loaded vacation and sick leave.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Organizational closure during the final week of the year.

• Parental leave benefits.

• 2 designated community service days.

• Half-day Fridays during the summer months.

• Tuition assistance available.

• 10% retirement contribution after one year of service.

• Culture that promotes work-life balance.