Job ID NumberR3904Employment TypeFull timeWorksite FlexibilityHybridJob SummaryAs the Hospital Readiness Systems Coordinator, you will, serves in a dual role involving direct in person coordination with hospital facilities to enhance both (NHSN) automated hospital reporting along with pediatric readiness capabilities within hospital networks and facilities located in IndianaJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Hospital Readiness Systems Coordinator to serves in a dual role involving direct in person coordination with hospital facilities to enhance both (NHSN) automated hospital reporting along with pediatric readiness capabilities within hospital networks and facilities located in Indiana . This position will be full-time and onsite with travel.What You’ll DoAssist with development and launching of a state/jurisdiction capacity system that includes near-time bed capacity counts for the state’s/jurisdiction’s acute care hospitals, including critical access hospitalsMust be able to manage user account and security parameters for access to the web-based dashboard to coordinate daily, surge, and crisis needs.Help coordinate emergency department data, organized per NHSN definitions to Hospital Capacity Data Store at least twice per day on an ongoing basisData would include emergency department (ED) census, ED Admitted census (boarding) and ED pressure indicator by count of all patients in the ED that have a physician assignedCreate possible items listed below to support the states'/jurisdiction’s ongoing participation in the NHSN Connectivity Initiative, such asDevelop communications and training materials for onboarding identified stakeholders and hospital usersProvide training and onboarding services to participating hospitals and stakeholdersWork with the state’s/jurisdiction's hospitals to collect necessary information for dashboard development and implementationProvide a common framework of data elements to include on the dashboard and in the data feedFacilitate the gathering and engagement of hospitals’ technical staff to work on automated and secured data feeds per specifications supported by the web-based applicationAssist the state/jurisdiction to advise on shared governance model(s) for discussions and decision-making to support this workTesting and validation of data feeds; and draft progress milestone for inclusion in progress report/lessons learnedManages the participation and permission process/clearances (to send data to NHSN) of participating hospitals. Also provides permission to allow for use of state’s/jurisdiction’s data in conjunction with other participating entities for research and emergency planning by the state and federal health partnersObtain signed commitment from acute care hospitals in the state/jurisdiction to participate in the project through an established participation agreementProvide ongoing instructions and serve as key resource to assist with the scaling of the CDC NHSN Connectivity Initiative to other states/jurisdictions; and help to ensure that all terms of the CDC funding agreement are metFacilitates efforts to improve clinical and service outcomes throughout the state as related to pediatric emergency care, utilizing federal/national guidance (including but not limited to the American Academy of Pediatrics, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response, Centers for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Services for Children, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Institute of Medicine, Joint Commission)Works with Indiana Emergency Departments to assess areas of need, conduct gap analyses, communicate pediatric standards and disseminate resources as appropriateDevelops and facilitates bi-monthly State Pediatric Emergency Care Workgroup meetings and actively assumes project leadership responsibilities through planning, coordination of workgroup activities and development of tools, educational modules, and resources for workgroup reviewParticipates as a team member on hospital site visits conducted throughout the state, to assess compliance with pediatric emergency care requirements and regulations using defined checklists; provides verbal and written assessment of hospital strengths/weaknesses; outlines recommendations and other key subject matter expertise as appropriate; shares applicable resources and technical guidance with hospitals as neededDevelops documents annually to promote quality improvement practices as related to pediatric emergency care documents, and development of a quality improvement planEngages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical and professional knowledge base in the areas of pediatric emergency management, quality improvement processes, communication, and awareness of trends in the healthcare environmentUtilizes data to identify trends, draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations; develops data reports for decision-makers to support conclusions and recommendations; reports should communicate any limitations of the analysesFacilitates efforts to improve clinical and service outcomes throughout the state as related to pediatric emergency care, utilizing federal/national guidance (including but not limited to the American Academy of Pediatrics, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response, Centers for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Services for Children, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Institute of Medicine, Joint Commission)Works with Indiana Emergency Departments to assess areas of need, conduct gap analyses, communicate pediatric standards and disseminate resources as appropriateDevelops and facilitates bi-monthly State Pediatric Emergency Care Workgroup meetings and actively assumes projectleadership responsibilities through planning, coordination ofworkgroup activities and development of tools, educational modules, and resources for workgroup reviewParticipates as a team member on hospital site visits conducted throughout the state, to assess compliance with pediatric emergency care requirements and regulations using defined checklists; provides verbal and written assessment of hospital strengths/weaknesses; outlines recommendations and other key subject matter expertise as appropriate; shares applicable resources and technical guidance with hospitals as neededDevelops documents annually to promote quality improvement practices as related to pediatric emergency care documents, and development of a quality improvement planEngages in and demonstrates self-development in clinical and professional knowledge base in the areas of pediatric emergency management, quality improvement processes, communication, and awareness of trends in the healthcare environmentUtilizes data to identify trends, draw appropriate conclusions, and make recommendations; develops data reports for decision-makers to support conclusions and recommendations; reports should communicate any limitations of the analysesWhat You'll NeedRequired:Ability to maintain accuracy and consistencyAbility to finish tasks in a timely mannerAbility to function independently, manage own time/work tasksAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to interact with internal and external constituentsAbility to work as an effective team memberAbility to organize workflowAbility to plan, coordinate, and develop multiple projectsAbility to analyze and interpret dataAbility to compile complex reports and develop presentationsAbility to compose letters and memorandumsAbility to negotiate, persuade and establish directionSkilled job requiring high level of adaptability and interpersonal skillsMust be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing prioritiesTravel- In-state travel will be required as needed and out of state overnight may be necessaryExpect 85% of work week traveling around state of IndianaPhysical DemandsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standardsSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitorReasonable Accommodation StatementIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or (888) 824 – 8111.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy StatementIt is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. 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