Magnet Program coordinator/QA/QI Patient Outcomes Coordinator

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Magnet Program / QA/QI Coordinator to oversee quality assurance and improvement initiatives within a nursing department.

The role requires RN experience in acute care, a Master's degree in nursing or health care, and experience with Magnet designation and NDNQI QA/QI initiatives. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Master's degree in nursing or health care related field required.
• Experience with magnet designation and NDNQI QA/QI initiatives preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensures delivery of high-quality patient care by overseeing QA and QA/QI processes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement and measure effectiveness of interventions.
• Drives a culture of excellence, safety, and patient-centered care through data analysis and metrics.
• Supports Magnet designation alignment, data collection, and coordination of activities for nursing excellence.
• Leads efforts to monitor nursing-sensitive indicators through NDNQI and other quality metrics to improve patient care quality and safety.

Skills

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

NDNQI experience

Education

Master's degree in nursing or health care related field

Job description

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500402 Nursing Practice/SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 216

Compensation Range: $84,864.00 - $114,566.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY: Ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by overseeing the quality assurance and quality improvement processes within healthcare facility. Monitors, evaluates, and optimizes patient outcomes by implementing effective quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for enhancement, develop strategies for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Drives a culture of excellence, safety, and patient-centered care through data analysis, performance metrics tracking, and continuous evaluation.

Full time, Days The Magnet Program / QA/QI Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's journey and maintenance of Magnet designation. This position reports to the Director of Nursing Policy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes while working closely with the Magnet Program Director to ensure alignment with Magnet standards, facilitate data collection and analysis, and coordinate activities that promote nursing excellence. The coordinator will be instrumental in preparing documentation, educating staff, and fostering an environment that reflects the highest standards of nursing practice.

Additionally, the Coordinator leads efforts to monitor and improve nursing-sensitive indicators through the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) and other quality metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in patient care quality and safety.

3 years of RN experience in acute care setting required, previous experience with magnet designation, NDNQI, and QA/QI initiatives preferred.

Master's degree in nursing or health care related field required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world's leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries - always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora.

It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.