Manager of Nursing Improvement

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Manager of Nursing Improvement to lead clinical practice, education, research, and quality initiatives that drive better patient outcomes.

This role directs nursing practice, promotes evidence-based care, and partners with physicians, staff, and leadership to advance safety, performance, and accountability across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of nursing experience.
• Current Texas RN licensure or reciprocity.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certification: CNS, CNL or CPHQ within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives in the nursing division.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate nursing practice to standardize care.
• Promote patient safety and quality outcomes through evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement standards and protocols.
• Mentor staff and support professional development across the organization.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Mentorship

Staff development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Certified Nurse Leader (CNL)

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Job description

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We\'re more than a hospital. We\'re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don\'t be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you\'re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Summary: The Manager Nursing Improvement functions as an expert nurse leader responsible for promoting optimal nursing quality through clinical activities, professional and public education, research activities, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities that transform structure, processes and patient outcomes.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Functions as an expert nurse leader and patient/family advocate by coordinating and leading clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives for the nursing division.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing practice across the nursing division to promote standardized practices.
• Employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to direct nursing care and practices.
• Collects data through interaction within the three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing/nursing practice, and organizations/systems to identify quality of care issues and potential risks to patient safety.
• Analyzes clinical and systems data as a basis for program design and outcome measurements; identifies gaps in practice and system opportunities; optimizing patient safety and nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement clinical standards, algorithms, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Promotes patient safety and quality outcomes through collaboration, clinical inquiry, and clinical judgment using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for nursing care and management.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based strategies and innovative models of practice across the continuum of care for patients.
• Provides regular meetings and other forms of communication with direct reports and other affected staff members including internal customer rounding.
• Reviews and provides feedback as indicated regarding nursing care for patients including education directed toward knowledge deficits, treatment planning, and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides and documents consultation and education to nursing, medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and family.
• Identifies clinical opportunities and conducts research to advance the science of nursing practice.
• Role models and mentors nursing staff and multidisciplinary team for disseminating, implementing, and evaluating research findings.
• Participates in need identification, selection, and evaluation of nursing products and equipment.
• Facilitates staff development and adherence to standards of care, individual goal setting and development of the team.
• Collaborates with nurses to develop practice environments that support shared decision-making.
• Develops direct reports by defining roles/responsibilities and expectations, assigning and communicating performance, and promoting professional growth and accountability. Communicates and aligns work priorities to the team with the organizational vision, mission, values, and service standards.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited University.
• 5 plus years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Nurse Leader (CNL) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Certification obtained within 12 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited University.
• 2 plus years of demonstrated experience in participation in healthcare quality improvement initiatives or committees.
• 1 plus year of experience with Training in Process Improvement such as Rapid Cycle teams, Six Sigma, or Lean Methodology.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma yellow belt or higher.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States