Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse Educator

Clinical Quality Improvement

• Organizes and monitors quality/performance improvement projects for the Medical Affairs and Population Health Departments
• Oversees performance activities and unit specific performance improvement projects to ensure quality and appropriateness of care, patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinates projects and activities for patient safety, performance improvement projects
• Manages quality dashboards and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual quality/performance improvement reports to present at various committees
• Provides routine quality/performance improvement orientation to new hires
• Disseminates and interprets quarterly reports and survey reports to all levels of Medical Affairs leadership
• Edicates and trains staff as to the quality improvement plan, and their respective responsibilities in carrying out the quality improvement program
• Coordinates and integrates the introduction of quality improvement processes throughout the organization in accordance with the quality plan
• Aids with identifying and developing future goals and activities for the QI program and participates in decisions on priorities and activities
• Participates in audit preparation and coordination
• Works in partnership with both the clinical and operations staff, monitors and evaluates the full spectrum of care and services provided to patients for quality, continuous improvement, and satisfaction
• Aids with developing and/or revising annually the agency's QI/QA program, work plan and annual evaluation
• Participates on risk management committee and provides recommendation on prioritization of issues in risk assessment based on level of organizational exposure

Nursing Education

• Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the Nursing Department leadership and staff
• Develops curricula that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment
• Plans, develops, and evaluates the preceptor program to enhance the orientation process and the retention of staff
• Serves as a facilitator to nursing staff and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice identifying growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing nurses
• Responsible for nursing personnel competencies
• Edicates nursing personnel on the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Collaborates with the Director of Laboratory to supervise nursing personnel in clinical laboratories where they are taught how to perform fundamental nursing skills