Quality Improvement Coordinator, RN - Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Company: Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: September 17, 2022

Job Description:

Quality Improvement Coordinator, RNOverview

Halifax Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Quality Improvement Department.

Summary

Under leadership of both the Vice President of Quality, Performance Improvement (PI) & Infection Prevention (IP), the Quality Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Halifax Health Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Programs through data analytics and project management. The Coordinator will work closely with the PI/Quality/IP teams as well as support the efforts of established and future PI teams (e.g., CAUTI team).

Job Qualifications

* Bachelors or Masters in nursing. Florida RN licensure required.


* 3-5 years clinical experience in acute care hospital required.


* Preferred 3-5 years of experience in either: quality improvement, patient safety or regulatory compliance in a hospital setting (project and/or internship acceptable, full-time work preferred).


* Working Knowledge regarding data analytics and use of Excel


* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and PowerPoint


* Project management experience preferred


* Application of Lean and/ or Six Sigma tools and methodologies


* Organized with strong communication skills, written and verbal


* Works well independently and as a member of a team at varying levels across the organization


* Working knowledge of value-based payment programs (Value-based Purchasing Program, Inpatient/Outpatient Quality Reporting Program, Hospital Acquired Conditions Reduction Program, Readmission Reduction Program)



Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Demonstrates effective project management skills, providing project management guidance for organizational PI and Quality initiatives.


* Conducts analysis of current outcomes and processes to support PI teams and track progress of annual organizational goals; may include time studies, process observations or other information gathering activities.


* Champion performance/quality improvement and DMAIC approach in developing, implementing and revising PI/Quality/IP initiatives.


* Solution development with stakeholders to support improvement of care delivery and operational inefficiencies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and tools.


* Conducts necessary medical record reviews to evaluate care and identify opportunities for various improvement projects and/or required public reporting of quality measures.


* Assists with data mining, analysis, creating and interpreting data displays/reports to support PI/Quality projects.


* Researches nationally standardized PI/Quality/IP indicator definitions and benchmarks to help guide project goals and improvement efforts.


* Assists with monitoring of data accuracy, integrity and efficacy.


* Supports the evaluation and documentation of potential impact for proposed organizational changes as well as finalized results.


* Leads/ supports development and communication of presentations as well as routine status reports to stakeholders, ensuring performance improvement and quality activities are competed in a timely manner, within budget, and in alignment with annual goals.


* Committee/Council attendance and participation as required to promote PI/Quality/IP initiatives


* Supports PI educational/ training activities that will enhance the understanding and skills of Halifax Health Team Members


* Conducts research and engages in continuing education to advance mastery of data analytics, PI skills and quality improvement initiatives at both state and national levels.



About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals--- in the United States by IBM Watson Health---, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.

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