Nursing Quality Fellow BWH

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Full Time 40 hours BWH Boston Main Campus

Chleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement contributes to advancement of patient care and quality outcomes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.

Through project-based learning guided by nurse leaders, Chleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow focuses on effective ways to bridge the worlds of nursing, quality improvement and patient safety.

This 12-month fellowship prepares registered nurses to be future leaders of patient safety and quality improvement.

Fellowship projected duration is one year.

This position’s work locations include BWH main campus in Longwood Medical Area, BWFH/Faulkner, and other satellite BWH locations in and outside of Boston.

Essential Functions
1. Data Entry, Analysis and Interpretation.
2. Lead data collection and reporting of key nurse sensitive indicators and other quality measures.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of quality outcome data.
4. Support development and evaluation of nursing departmental and organizational evidence-based improvement initiatives utilizing the high reliability framework.
5. Promote evidence-based practice integration and alignment with nursing departmental policies and protocols.
6. Participate in projects aimed at improving the safety and quality of patient care.
7. Supports teams in the pursuit of continual regulatory readiness/compliance.

Summary
Responsible for collaboration with healthcare teams to monitor, assess, and improve patient care quality and compliance with relevant regulations. The Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Fellow also participates in audits, develops quality improvement initiatives, and supports the hospital's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess and monitor the quality of patient care.
-Conduct regular audits and reviews of clinical processes to ensure compliance with established standards.
-Stay informed about relevant healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as those from Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting bodies.
-Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
-Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in patient care and operational processes.
-Review and assess clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
-Provide feedback and education to healthcare providers on documentation best practices.

 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing required

• Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts required.

Experience

• 2-3 years clinical nursing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Critical Thinking Skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with people at all levels of the organization and system.

• Ability to motivate self and others.

• Self-directed, ability to work independently and within teams.

• Excellent time management skills, with ability to multi-task.

• Ability to advance knowledge, skills, and attitudes of others.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and electronic health records.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy.

 

 

Onsite

 

1620 Tremont Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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