Quality Improvement Specialist RN
Job Title: Quality Improvement Specialist RN Req: 2024-1333 Location: Remote Potential Department: Quality Shift: Days Type: Full Time FTE: 1 Hours: 40 City State: Renton, WA Salary Range: Min $94,894 - Max $142,341/annually. DOE Job Description: This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Quality Improvement Specialist - RN JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for supporting and facilitating ongoing organization-wide and medical staff quality management and performance improvement programs and activities. DEPARTMENT: Outcomes Management WORK HOURS: Typically, Monday - Friday; Days REPORTSTO: Director, Quality & Patient Safety PREREQUISITES: Bachelor's degree in nursing or other health care related field of study required; Master's degree preferred. Registered Nurse, preferred. Minimum three years' recent experience in acute health care setting, required. Experience in use of electronic health record (EHR) Experience in quality management and performance improvement role preferred. CPHQ certification preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Solid understanding of systems thinking, process management and performance improvement. Organizational and problem-solving ability and skills. Knowledge of group process, leadership skills, and ability to facilitate performance improvement teams. Proficiency in application of performance improvement tools and methodologies including aptitude for using QI data management software. Knowledge of regulatory standards and interpretation including CMS, DOH and TJC. Ability to prepare effective oral and written reports and presentations to various groups including physicians, hospital leaders and staff. Proficiency in use of Windows® and MS Office Suites® applications particularly Word and Excel. Aptitude for navigating quality-related Internet sites and those of various data management vendors and support agencies. UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description/Administrative Partner PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/Administrative Partner B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies Support collection, analyses and interpretation of data for ongoing quality management activities of the organization and medical staff, as assigned. Collect, analyze and interpret data and information to support decision-making toward performance improvement. Abstract data from electronic health records (EHR) for purpose of meeting core program requirements for monitoring (eg. quality measures). Produce accurate, complete and timely data and reports as scheduled or requested. Function as a resource to physicians and to managers in the analysis, interpretation and use of data for decision-making and performance improvement. Applying the FOCUS-PDCA model, facilitate process improvement teams designed to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Demonstrate understanding of team leader roles, facilitator, and other PI team participants. Demonstrate knowledge and application of group dynamics and leadership strategies. Apply current literature, relevant research, and knowledge of best practices to develop improvement strategies. Utilize internal and external comparative data sources to identify improvement opportunities. Navigate multiple Internet-based sites including, but not limited to AHRQ, TJC, and TJC's Quality Check. Support the Medical Staff through preparation of mandated ongoing performance measures data and peer review referrals. Identify and report variations in clinical care that require immediate action. Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to analyses of data. Maintain confidentiality of individual patient and physician information. Support the ongoing development and review of clinical practice policies, procedures, protocols, order sets and forms in accordance with regulatory standards requirements. Participate actively on assigned standing quality and safety committees of the medical staff, patient care services and the organization. Provide "just in time" education to physicians, organization leaders and staff regarding quality management and performance improvement strategies and techniques. Guide the work of clerical support personnel which support QI functions/responsibilities. Provide suggestions regarding quality improvement opportunities to VP. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of cost containment for the department. Network with peers at other organizations within the local community. Perform other duties as assigned. Revised: 3/20 Grade: NC11 FLSA: E CC: 8714 Job Qualifications: PREREQUISITES: Bachelor's degree in nursing or other health care related field of study; Master's degree preferred. Minimum three years' recent experience in acute health care setting. Experience in use of electronic health record (EHR) Experience in quality management and performance improvement role preferred. CPHQ preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Solid understanding of systems thinking, process management and performance improvement. Organizational and problem-solving ability and skills. Knowledge of group process, leadership skills, and ability to facilitate performance improvement teams. Proficiency in application of performance improvement tools and methodologies including aptitude for using QI data management software. Knowledge of regulatory standards and interpretation including CMS, DOH and TJC. Ability to prepare effective oral and written reports and presentations to various groups including physicians, hospital leaders and staff. Proficiency in use of Windows® and MS Office Suites® applications particularly Word and Excel. Aptitude for navigating quality-related Internet sites and those of various data management vendors and support agencies. Apply Job!