RN Peformance Improvement Coordinator

About the role

This job collaborates with department managers and committees in the identification, trending and analysis of clinical quality issues and facilitates resolution of these issues in a collaborative fashion. Plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization as well as the Advanced Certification Specialty programs, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts report analysis on occurrences, outcomes and other indicators.
• Participates in various organization committees and councils to provide data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to the organization related to performance improvement, clinical patient safety and statistical analysis.
• Acts as a resource to the organization for all regulatory requirements, including conducting regularly scheduled Joint Commission Mock Surveys and facilitates organizational continued Joint Commission readiness.
• Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting required.
• 5 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• General knowledge of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• General knowledge of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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