What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Improvement Coordinator, RN (72727) position at ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
This Quality Improvement Coordinator is responsible for developing and recommending strategies and processes that results in measurable improvement in the delivery and outcomes of patient care through application of evidenced-based best practices and using current Performance Improvement methods and tools. This position works collaboratively with medical staff, leadership, medical directors, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team. The Quality Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, obtaining, submitting, analyzing, and verifying clinical information and data to support clinical quality performance measurement and improvement activities throughout the organization. The coordinator will serve as a data collector, coordinator, liaison with the hospital’s QAPI data to regulatory agencies’ such as but not limited The Joint Commission/CMS quality measures vender. He/she will submit that data to the vendor(s) within the timeframe(s) designated. The coordinator actions reflect a commitment to patient-family centered care through demonstrating the belief that patient and family needs and wishes must be actively solicited and engaged at the center of all services. The coordinator uses evidence-based structured improvement methods for all quality improvement initiatives. Promotes the use of improvement methods and quality of care throughout the organization. The coordinator supports the use of standard improvement and coaches’ others on the implementation of improvement initiatives. Maintains all Performance Improvement databases. Performs clerical functions as assigned.
Qualifications:Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current and unencumbered North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Health Care related field or equivalent.
BLS
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical nursing preferred.
Two (2) to three (3) years experience in working with complex systems issues such as case management, critical care, or utilization review experience is preferred.