Clinical Quality RN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 14, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
LOCATION Temple Abdominal Transplant Clinic JOB SUMMARY The
Clinical Quality RN supports the achievement of the quality and
patient safety priorities through quality assurance, quality
management and quality improvement projects. This position
facilitates data collection, analysis, reporting, presentation and
corrective action determinations. This position also facilitates
the medical staff peer review and compliance with regulatory
requirements related to organizational performance improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Assists staff and management in the
determination of reliable, valid and measurable quality and patient
safety indicators. Identifies regulatory obligations for quality
assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities, and assures
that the organization is addressing regulatory requirements related
to quality and patient safety. Serves as the liaison between
quality and patient safety activities and the associated data
sources to assure the best data collected in the simplest, most
efficient manner. Supports the medical staff elements of the QA
activities; processes medical management issues identified through
the Medical Staff Peer Review Program. Identifies opportunities for
quality improvement (QI), QA, or QC activities; initiates
appropriate problem definition, process analysis, data collection
and analysis, reporting, and remeasurement. Identifies processes
that are in statistical control and those that are not; special
cause vs. common cause variation. Implements appropriate actions
based on this analysis. Uses key tools to focus on process review
rather than people review including process flow charting, priority
matrices, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), run charts,
Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, and affinity diagrams.
Works with medical and clinical leadership to organize, design, and
present reports on quality and patient safety initiatives.
Participates in the annual evaluations of program and provides
Annual Report to primary QPSC regarding patient safety and quality
management. Participates in, as needed, the Medical Staff Peer
Review Program, supporting data collection, analysis and
aggregation at appointment and reappointment cycles. Collaborates
with Risk Management to assure information used in analysis and
process or performance improvement enjoys the privacy and
confidentiality protection afforded by law. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Must possess project management knowledge and application of
quality tools and methods. Must have a working knowledge of key
quality and regulatory organizations, such as the Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Heathcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Institute
for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), the National Association for
Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), and the National Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA). Ability to maintainstrict confidentiality of
information acquired in the course of duties. Expert knowledge in
the QI initiative assigned including purpose of initiative, key
elements, indicators, reporting, problem resolution and
communicating results. Effectively communicates activities and
shared learning's vertically and horizontally within the facility
and the system. Requires strong speaking and communication skills.
Current Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
certification preferred. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package
includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare
benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits
may vary based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Associate's EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Registered Nurse (RN)
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Clinical Quality RN, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|