RN Quality Improvement Coordinator

About the Department This Department utilizes clinical and data analytical expertise to identify quality and patient safety trends, promotes patient safety throughout the continuum of care and leads teams to improve quality and patient safety. This is a system level position, which supports quality and safety work across all CH East Hospital sites with Obstetric services. This position supports The Maternal Levels of Care Verification through Joint Commission for our 7 East Region Sites. Hybrid position with minimum of 3 days on site required at the Dearborn, Trenton, and Wayne Hospitals. Strong OB experience preferred. Clinical RN experience preferred. Experience working with Quality Initiatives highly desired. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently. Job specific requirements

Travel between East Region sites required.

Strong organizational skills a must.

Ability to work within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint fluently and independently.

Knowledge of Formal PI methodology.

Knowledge of Kaizen and Kaizen training activities.

Ability to conduct presentations in front of large audiences.

Ability to travel to all hospital sites as needed.

Scope of workThe Quality Improvement RN Coordinator utilizes clinical expertise to identify patient safety concerns or trends and patient outcomes to assesses the hospital's quality of care, promotes patient safety throughout the continuum of care and leads teams to improve quality and patient safety. Is directly involved in hospital committees and process initiatives to assist leadership with creating process improvements designed to optimize care, quality, and patient safety related performance improvement activities. Is responsible for maintaining program specific preparedness and is directly involved in developing a performance improvement plan that aligns with current clinical practice guidelines. Works closely with interdisciplinary team members to implement quality initiatives to improve the quality and safety of care and improve health outcomes. Prepares for and participates in regulatory activities such as the Joint Commission verification site visits. Is directly involved in reporting visit findings and meeting requirements for improvement when identified.

Utilizes data for data analysis, trending and reporting to enhance patient care and safety improvements. Utilizes data to drive best practice for quality and safety improvements within and across care delivery settings.

Responsible for analyzing and processing appropriate reports to provide the necessary data to meet pay-for-performance, regulatory, state and national requirements.

Assist department/physician leadership with standards and report interpretation and recognition of trends and PI opportunities.

Coordinates program specific requirements to ensure preparedness for onsite regulatory visits.

Works independently with all levels of hospital management, (including Senior Administration), nursing providers, and Physician Chiefs with the purpose of assisting leaders to successfully achieve specific quality and patient safety targets and meet program requirements.

Educates leadership and medical staff regarding regulatory and accrediting requirements, industry guidelines and practices, and safety performance improvement initiative.

Provides clinical and performance improvement subject matter expertise to departments, nursing units, medical staff and clinical operations.

Initiates/participates in interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance related to quality and patient safety.

Assists healthcare providers to progress with quality measures through the development and implementation of effective strategies and interventions.

Works independently to seek out resources and identify quality and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Preferred Master's Degree nursing, business or healthcare field.

3 years of relevant experience 3 years’ experience in patient safety activities and/or clinical quality improvements. Required

Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

Primary LocationSITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont BlvdDepartment NameQuality Safety and Experience - CH EastEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDay (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work8Days WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend FrequencyN/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.