PICU Quality & Practice Advisor RN - Evidence-Based Care

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Quality and Practice Advisor (QPA). RNs use evidence-based practice to facilitate improvements in patient care and in the work environment across inter-professional teams.

The QPA leads improvement initiatives, mentors staff, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to enact clinical practice changes grounded in evidence. Responsibilities include education, data review, and dissemination of best practices.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California; BLS for healthcare providers; advanced life support (NRP/PALS/ACLS) and field specialty certification.
• BSN required; Clinical Nurse Specialist program preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and related work experience

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice and standard processes.
• Educate and develop inter-professional staff on best practices.
• Consult with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor quality indicators and safety trends across units.
• Provide clinical practice consultation within subspecialty areas

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education of staff

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CNS program preferred

Job description

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Quality and Practice Advisor (QPA). RNs use evidence-based practice to facilitate improvements in patient care and in the work environment across inter-professional teams.

The QPA leads improvement initiatives, mentors staff, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to enact clinical practice changes grounded in evidence. Responsibilities include education, data review, and dissemination of best practices.