Job description
RN Quality Improvement Specialist
Job ID: 2626
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Employee Type: Full-time (Exempt)
Description
Dept: Quality Assurance Corporate
Hours: M-F, 8:00a-5:00p
Requirements
1) Current Texas license to work as a Registered Nurse 2) 3 years’ experience in Quality Improvement preferred.
Must have current RN licensure upon hire.
Summary
Assists with the development and implementation of QI and safety initiatives under the guidance of the director, and is responsible for monitoring clinical processes and initiatives. Responsible for tracking and analyzing trends and outcome reports and advising management on areas for improvement. Use tools to display data/evaluate processes; Qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. Assists in providing organizational quality improvement and patient safety training. Assists in preparation of QA/UR/PI and Safety committee meetings. Identifies barriers to meeting objectives and alerts appropriate personnel with enough time to act. Assists Director of IPC to review and consult on process development and improvement for facility services departments to ensure infection prevention and control practices are made part of the duty responsibilities. Assists with monitoring of infection prevention practices to determine adherence to related processes (Surgery, EOC rounding, Isolation processes, kitchen facilities, construction, etc.). Assumes other related responsibilities as required. Must have the following skill sets: Proficiency with computers and various programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Access databases; A working knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical programs preferred; Ability to interpret data to improve patient outcomes using appropriate mathematical tools; Ability to meet changing conditions and utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret data; Ability to develop computerized presentations (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Visio); and Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Operationally, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist reports to the Director of Risk, Quality and Patient Safety.
OSHA TASK CATEGORY THREE: There is no anticipated risk of exposure to mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashed during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed and protective devices worn by the employee when performing a task that is likely to cause exposure.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Wise Health System?
At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk!
About Us
Wise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000+ employees and 200+ physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40+ secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
Wise Health System – East Campus
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level IV Trauma Center
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
- Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
- Spine Center of Excellence
The benefits listed below are available for Full-Time positions only.
- Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
- Short term disability insurance
- Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
- Generous PTO offering
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year
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