Senior Improvement RN - Pediatric Quality

Senior Improvement RN - Pediatric Quality (260003VH) A Brief Overview The Improvement Nurse serves as a strategic partner, responsible for facilitating on behalf of the Quality Institute, the assigned facility and/or the assigned market improvement initiatives that target one or more system priorities including the development of the scope, design, implementation, control, and validation of the initiatives outcome results. The Improvement RN may be responsible for developing and leading improvement activities at the entity and system level in the following areas: What You Will Do Performance Improvement & Change Management Review care of patients (concurrent and retrospective) to assess for complications of care and adherence to published practice standards Liaison with the physicians, nurses and ancillary staff regarding Quality and Patient Safety, and other quality/risk initiatives, including publicly reported indicators Develop performance improvement activities as defined by organizational priorities Attend departmental meetings, as assigned, to serve as Quality Institute representative and subject matter expert Perform tracer activity to assure compliance with all regulatory standards Serve as coach and mentor to staff regarding regulatory and other initiatives defined in Quality & Safety priorities Communicate opportunities for improvement to unit/departmental leadership as identified Facilitate communication with leadership on organizational opportunities for improvement at unit or department level Patient Safety Collaborate with Manager and Quality Institute Leadership in identifying annual priorities as it impacts Patient Safety Support an effective Patient Safety Program for this facility based on current priorities Participate in Performance Improvement activity related initiatives to positively impact Patient Safety and Reduction of Adverse Events Assist in identifying best practices and process redesign to improve patient safety Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance Assist with organization-wide continuous accreditation readiness and continuous regulatory compliance, including process improvement activities Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned Comply with all policies and standards Refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace Education Educational Degree for Nursing Licensure (e.g. Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors) (Required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field (Required) Master's Degree in related field (Preferred) Work Experience 5+ years of progressive experience in clinical/acute care nursing, quality improvement, risk management or closely related field (Required) 5+ years of experience working in a healthcare environment (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Quality & Process Improvement skills (Required proficiency) Excellent interpersonal communication skills (Required proficiency) Ability to guide and influence clinical team and leaders (Required proficiency) Ability to lead complex multidisciplinary teams effectively (Required proficiency) Ability to develop members of the quality team (Required proficiency) Strong presentation skills (Required proficiency) Computer skills in all Office applications, including Excel (Required proficiency) Knowledge of Process improvement modalities (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) Related certification (e.g., CPHQ, CPHRM, Green Belt, etc.) (Preferred) Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10% Primary Location United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44106 Job Quality #J-18808-Ljbffr University Hospitals