Clinical Quality Specialist RN

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market-based pay adjustments

Job summary

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO is hiring an Emergency Room RN for a full-time role within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The RN will measure and drive improvements in clinical performance and patient outcomes while supporting trauma and quality initiatives.

Candidates must have RN licensure and BLS; NIHSS within 6 months; ACLS/ENPC/PALS on hire; TNCC/ATCN within 1 year. Trauma/quality improvement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of relevant nursing experience; trauma/quality improvement preferred.
• Licensure and certifications as required (NIHSS within 6 months; ACLS/ENPC/PALS on hire; TNCC/ATCN within 1 year; BLS through AHA/Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Identifies key clinical quality and patient safety measures and promotes their use.
• Prioritizes and executes performance improvement plans related to clinical performance.
• Documents and analyzes processes to identify best practices and improve care delivery.
• Develops and pilots data collection methodologies and indicators for studies and projects.
• Works with stakeholders to act decisively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NIHSS within 6 months

ACLS, ENPC or PALS on hire

TNCC or ATCN within 1 year

BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Description

Location

UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo

Department

Emergency Room

Work Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Flex

Pay

$38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Measures, analyzes, and facilitates improvement in clinical performance and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identifies key clinical quality and patient safety measures. Promotes the use of appropriate measures for clinical services. Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in patient care practices and in the healthcare delivery system.
• Prioritizes and executes performance improvement plans related to clinical performance.
• Performs documentation and process analysis, identifies clinical best practices and works with stakeholders to improve processes.
• Assists with the development, piloting, use, and validation of data collection methodologies. Serves as a resource for developing indicators for studies and projects.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• 2 years of relevant nursing experience, Preferred: Trauma program/services experience; quality improvement experience.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: NIHSS within 6 months. ACLS, ENPC or PALS on hire; TNCC or ATCN within 1 year.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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