Nursing Policy Coordinator
Job Code: 29247
Position Summary
The Nursing Policy Coordinator is responsible for managing the development, review, revision, and dissemination of nursing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational goals. This role leads nursing practice audits to monitor compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the coordinator manages nursing web-based clinical resources, ensuring they are current, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards. The coordinator collaborates closely with nursing leadership, shared governance councils, the Quality Department, and other stakeholders to support professional nursing practice and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
• Develops, reviews, updates, and maintains nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with nursing leadership, clinical experts, shared governance committees, and the Quality Department
• Facilitates the policy approval process, ensuring timely review and dissemination to nursing staff and leadership
• Leads and coordinates nursing practice audits to assess compliance with nursing policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
• Analyzes audit findings to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement; reports results to nursing leadership, shared governance councils, and the Quality Department
• Collaborates closely with the Quality Department to integrate nursing policy audits with broader quality and safety initiatives
• Manages and maintains nursing clinical web-based resources, ensuring content is up-to-date, relevant, and accessible to nursing staff
• Provides education and communication related to nursing policies, audit outcomes, and clinical resources to staff and leadership
• Supports shared governance efforts by serving as a resource for policy-related questions, audit processes, and clinical resources
• Maintains accurate records of policies, revisions, audit data, resource updates, and compliance documentation
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees related to nursing governance, quality, and patient safety
• Assists in the preparation of evidence for Magnet recognition related to nursing policies, compliance audits, and clinical resource management
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; if bachelor’s degree is not in nursing, must also have an ADN
• Master’s degree preferred
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in nursing practice, policy development, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance preferred
• Experience conducting or supporting nursing practice audits or quality audits
• Experience managing clinical web-based resources (e.g., Lippincott, Dynamic Health) preferred
• Strong knowledge of nursing regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and policy development processes
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including Quality Department
• Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and reporting tools
Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
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