Quality Improvement RN Coordinator - PICU

 

1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week). Monday-Friday. Benefits Eligible.

 

 

Works with leadership to develop, implement and coordinate effective systems to evaluate and improve patient outcomes and quality of care. Conducts literature review and models evidenced based decision making. Utilizes clinical expertise to observe and assess patient care throughout quality improvement process to lead team through implementation of plans that mitigate barriers and adopt best practices. Provides leadership in the areas of quality improvement and supports the mission of Critical Care by leading performance improvements linked to the network’s strategic plan.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting/presenting important information and updates back to staff.
• Maintains safety and quality as priorities, providing auditing and education for safety and quality initiatives.
• Works with leadership to design a quality improvement project portfolio to meet the hospital’s strategic plan, network performance goals and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates expertise in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) methodology as the basis for quality improvement work including KDD, control charts and PDSAs.
• Uses QI expertise to lead QI efforts, evaluates the effectiveness of QI changes and makes recommendations.
• Uses knowledge of data analysis and statistical process control charts to turn data into information that teams use to make decisions affecting patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with clinicians to present and publish quality improvement work.
• Actively participates on hospital-wide projects to eliminate preventable harm and in national collaboratives as applicable.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, required.

MS, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

Certification in Six Sigma or other relevant certification, preferred.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills necessary to effectively present and communicate important information to all levels of hospital staff and leaders.

Expertise in analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Proficiency preferred in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and statistical software.

Proficiency preferred in creating and manipulating data using pivot tables, formulas and graphs/charts.

Experience:

Three years of quality project experience, required.

Four years of Critical Care experience or equivalent, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

High Stressful Environment.

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"