Location
University Place, WA, United States
Posted on
Dec 03, 2017
Profile
RN Compliance Performance Improvement- Hospice, Full-time Days St. Joseph Medical Center','Full-time','RN','8:00 am - 4:30 pm','8:00 am - 4:30 pm','80','80','None','None','WASHINGTON-UNIVERSITY PLACE-SJMC HOSPICE & LTC PHARMACY','','!*!Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and risk reduction initiatives/processes for a clinical service line or regional function at all locations to address and strengthen patient safety, utilization of clinical resources, and achievement of desired clinical outcomes that facilitate achievement of overall financial goals and business/patient satisfaction objectives. Incumbents serve as project manager for a variety of management-level work teams, providing support, expertise, quality literature, theories of innovation and guidance in: 1) the application of accepted clinical quality improvement methodologies/tools; 2) data collection and statistical/operational analysis; 3) outcomes measurement; 4) risk assessment and reduction measures; 5) research and establishment of best practices; 6) documenting and implementing process improvements; 7) evaluating desired vs. actual clinical effectiveness, reporting outcomes at monthly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meetings at each location, of performance improvement efforts and; 8) working with clinic staff to ensure survey readiness.
Incumbents are also accountable for maintaining current skills/knowledge of new clinical procedures/processes, patient care standards/practices, new/changing regulatory requirements, departmental policies/standards/procedures, patient safety goals and Joint Commission standards impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility; ensures that these factors are considered and integrated into performance improvement activities.','!*!Job RequirementsWe are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.Additional requirements for this role include:
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or applied science, plus five years of progressively responsible related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities. Depending on the assigned department, specialized work experience is strongly preferred.
License/Certification
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
If assigned to Perioperative Services, current CNOR is required upon hire or within one year of employment in the position.
If assigned to Nephrology, current CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) certification is required upon hire or within one year of employment in the position.
If assigned to Gastroenterology, current certification as a gastrointestinal (GI) nurse is required upon hire, or within one year of employment in the position.
If assigned to Cardiovascular & Thoracic, current certification in the specialty area is required upon hire or within one year of employment in the position.
Join us at Catholic Health Initiatives, and become a part of our faith-based health system.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0140963','CHI-Franciscan St. Joseph Medical Center','RN Compliance Performance Improvement- Hospice, Full-time Days St. Joseph Medical Center
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