Quality Improvement Cdnr/RN

Work as a member of the Performance Improvement Committee to implement the quality improvement program at PGH; facilitate hospital-wide quality improvement-based activities; identify opportunities for improvement, seek solutions, and establish monitoring and evaluating strategies. Update and maintain PGH Emergency Operations Plan; conduct drills, monitor supplies, and ensure staff training regarding emergency preparedness; ensure hospital compliance with TJC (The Joint Commission) Emergency Management Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain current, accurate records
• Identify performance initiatives

o Compile, interpret, and summarize statistical performance data for distribution to PGH staff, physicians, administration, and governing board.
o Monitor TJC and CMS standards compliance ongoing to maintain constant state of survey readiness

• Design performance initiatives

o Ensure quality improvement activities are directed by analysis of data with a focus on process improvement
o Ensure the PI program supports multidisciplinary team initiatives.

• Coordinate performance initiatives

o Coordinates implementation of TJC core/noncore measures, CMS public reporting, including but not limited to data collection, analysis, and communication of findings to appropriate departments and education of staff.

EDUCATION:
a. B.S. degree in healthcare related field; BSN preferred
b. Current RN license

EXPERIENCE:
a. Three years’ experience in acute care facility preferred
b. Prior training, certification, and experience in the following areas strongly preferred: emergency planning and management, emergency department, emergency medical services and/or fire services, risk management, hazardous materials management.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Drug-free Workplace

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day

Contact Information
Human Resources
101 Lake Oconee Parkway
Eatonton, GA 31024
Email: rlargo@putnamgeneral.com
Phone: 706-923-2008
Fax: 706-484-2668