Quality & Performance Improvement Coordinator-RN
- Valley Children's Healthcare
- Madera, CA 93636, USA
Job Description
About Us:
The Quality and Performance Improvement department plays an important role in maintaining high standards of care, creating a culture of continuous improvement leading to optimal patient outcomes. As a dedicated support department, we actively collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure relevant, appropriate data collection, and analysis with the primary goal of improving patient outcomes. Our responsibilities include the organization and coordination of Performance Improvement projects across the organization, providing education on Quality Improvement methodologies, streamline processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste. Focusing on data-driven decision-making, our department is committed to ensuring data integrity that involves exploring innovative ways of data utilization, identifying trends in processes, and improving systems to make working with data more efficient. The department exemplifies high standards, collaboration, education, and process improvement to support a culture of inquiry, ensuring the development of Best Practice.
Job Summary:
With a focus on patients with a broad range of complex cardiac conditions across the continuum of care, assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the overall quality and patient safety program. This position is accountable for: 1) supporting the organization's performance improvement process; 2) providing stewardship for the medical staff, nursing and other clinical professional peer review processes; and 3) identifying performance trends, as well as prioritizing and recommending improvements. Investigates specific areas of concern as identified by leadership.In collaboration with Quality and Heart Center program leadership, provides consultation and assistance to medical, administrative, and other staff regarding peer review, performance improvement, patient safety and other quality-of-care issues. The Quality Coordinator translates clinical and operational data into actionable information; supports the monitoring and evaluation of quality, safety and patient experience outcomes; and participates in initiatives designed to improve care and services provided to patients and families. The incumbent identifies performance trends, formulates conclusions, and develops recommendations to support continuous improvement efforts within the Heart Center and across the organization.
Qualifications:
Education
- Associates Degree related field (required)
- Bachelors Degree (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - NAHQ - National Association for Healthcare Quality (preferred) Or
- CPPS - Certified Professional in Patient Safety - CBPPS - Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum four (4) years progressively responsible experience (required)
- Minimum five (5) years related field (required)
- Minimum four (4) years recent experience or knowledge of healthcare regulations including TJC, Title XXII and other regulatory standards. (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Computer Skills Demonstrated progressive computer and presentation skills.
- Performance improvement and quality management experience are a plus.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level clinical problem-solving and critical thinking skills are a must.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$57.29 - $81.72Workshift:
Day (United States of America)Position Exempt:
YesFTE %:
100Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Daily Hours:
8Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ABOUT VALLEY CHILDREN”S HOSPITAL:
Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties and has been open for 70 years. It has grown from a 42-bed hospital to one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. With hospitals and clinics located from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, you are sure to find an opportunity that fits your lifestyle. Valley Children’s maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with robust benefits.
Valley Children’s is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many Valley Children’s employees have been with the organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and development.
Valley Children’s main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.