RN Quality & Perf Improvement Coordinator Full Time Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

Registered Professional Nurse Required. Plans, coordinates and implements the quality management and improvement programs for the hospital. Monitors and provides assistance with quality assurance and compliance functions. Provides direction to ensure programs and services are implemented at the highest standards with emphasis on quality assurance. To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Medical Staff Quality Assessment Program. Ensures policies and procedures are monitored and updated to include regulatory changes.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Statistics, Healthcare, Business, or a related field. Master Degree in Nursing Preferred. Registered Professional Nurse Required. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or other health care quality or patient safety certifications preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accreditation, process improvement, quality management and/or project management in a clinical environment.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of regulatory standards and survey processes. Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to gather, analyze and communicate technical and clinical data. Microcomputer skills preferred. Proven interaction and communication (oral, writing, presentation) skills to effectively communicate (oral and written) with hospital staff, physicians, and regulatory agents and work cooperatively with same. Demonstrated competence, clinical expertise, and sound professional judgement. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilties, and respond to changing workloads and work environment. Demonstrated ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve, make critical decisions, and meet departmental and organizational needs. Attention to details and the ability to perform work accurately, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

Area of Talent: Nursing

Organization: The Valley Hospital

Department: VH QUALITY/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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