Clinical Quality & Performance Improvement Specialist RN
About The Position
This position requires RN License in CT and local residency, work is on site Position Purpose The position of Clinical Quality and Performance Improvement Specialist is a combined role that oversees the functions of quality and performance improvement, data, and regulatory at Johnson Memorial Hospital and oversight of regulatory at Mercy Medical Center. This position must maintain a compliant, comprehensive, organization-wide, Safety, Quality and Performance Improvement program and has the responsibility and accountability for working to assess, plan, and organize overall regulatory compliance and readiness (e.g. CMS, DPH/DOH, TJC, MassHealth, etc.) as well as to participate in the improvement of key processes, policies and procedures as they relate to regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Connecticut RN license required
- Five (5) years’ hospital experience preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, patient quality of care and safety initiatives, and quality indicators
- Proficiency in data collection and data analysis for quality and safety performance improvement
- Must be well versed in statistics, data analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field preferred
- RCA or Lean Management skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide key regulatory, safety and quality data, highlighting business and operational issues requiring management attention and resources
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, DPH/DOH, etc.) for quality and safety reporting
- Provide coordination of adverse/sentinel event and complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and ensure related improvement plans are met for safety issues recognized by JC, DPH/DOH, and CMS
- Manage performance improvement activities surrounding safety events, precursor safety events and near misses, including the PSI-90s
- Investigate the underlying causes of performance issues and quality problems to implement effective solutions
- Coordinate efforts to investigate, notify and address safety concerns related to Adverse Events
- Provide leadership and guidance for initiatives seeking to improve safe care delivery models and processes
Benefits
- Full time 40hrs M-F days
- Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
