Perioperative Services Quality Measures Coordinator, FT Days

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation in El Paso, TX seeks a Perioperative Services Quality Measures Coordinator to help develop and evaluate QAPI initiatives and support performance improvement.

You will coordinate with perioperative leadership, ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards, and lead investigations into concerns, drawing on RN experience in OR or PACU.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in Texas.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of RN clinical experience in Operating Room or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and evaluation of QAPI initiatives.
• Support hospital's performance improvement process and identify trends.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
• Investigate areas of concern identified by Perioperative leadership.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Group presentations

EMR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Position SummaryThe Perioperative Services Quality Measures Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Perioperative Services and assists with coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: supports the hospital’s performance improvement process; identifies performance trends; as well as prioritizes, and recommends improvements. Assists in ensuring compliance with all The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Investigates specific areas of concern as identified by the Perioperative leadership team for both Perioperative Services and hospital initiatives. Provides leadership towards achieving compliance, and/or developing suitable alternatives that will meet regulatory requirements aligned with the hospital’s Mission and Values.Minimum Position RequirementsWork Experience:Minimum three (3) years Registered Nurse (RN) clinical experience in Operating Room or Post Anesthesia Care Unit.Working knowledge of EMR documentation.License/Registration/Certification:Current Registered Nurse (RN) License to practice in the State of Texas.Basis Life Support (BLS) certified.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified.Education and Training:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.Skills:Highly effective oral and written communication skills.Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.Ability to make effective group presentations.Strong knowledge of EMR technology.Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served.Ability to utilize computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets and power point.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.