Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient safety initiatives and oversee strategic quality improvement efforts within the Quality Improvement department.

You will develop and monitor safety programs, coordinate peer review activities, ensure adherence to Joint Commission and state standards, and partner with leadership to reduce risk and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; RN license required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• CPHQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance for assigned clinical department(s).
• Using process improvement methods, conducts analyses of data to promote increased efficiency, safety, revenue, satisfaction and quality.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient safety initiatives and harm-reduction activities for assigned clinical departments. Recommends appropriate actions based on the analysis.
• Coordinates all aspects of the Peer Review process and partners with Peer Review Committee Chairs to ensure appropriate case referral and thorough review of patient care.
• Functions as an expert in the interpretation of Joint Commission, state and federal standards, and ensures adherence with requirements.
• Promotes safety programs through presentation, staff education and education materials.
• Collaborates with the Patient Safety/Risk Management office to identify risk management issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts Risk Assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses & Root Cause Analyses to identify ways to reduce threats to patient safety & organizational exposure & works with the identified departments to implement corrective action that minimizes risks.
• Responsible for patient relation activities as set forth by Site Director of Quality.
• Conducts research and works with outside agencies on focused research initiatives.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Northwell Health in Danbury Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to lead patient safety initiatives and oversee strategic quality improvement efforts within the Quality Improvement department.

You will develop and monitor safety programs, coordinate peer review activities, ensure adherence to Joint Commission and state standards, and partner with leadership to reduce risk and improve patient care.