Quality Improvement Coordinator

CCHCS Cook Children's Health Care System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System seeks a Quality Improvement Coordinator to lead data-driven quality initiatives and support patient safety efforts across the hospital. You will produce regular statistical reports and collaborate with staff and IT on EMR-related quality activities.

Qualified candidates hold a nursing or PharmD license with several years in clinical and quality improvement roles. A Master's degree and Lean Six Sigma are preferred to drive outcomes and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or PharmD licensure.
• 3+ years clinical nursing or pharmacy experience.
• 3 years quality improvement, education, or process improvement experience.
• Quality or Patient Safety Certification within 3 years of hire.
• Master's degree in business or a health-related field preferred.
• Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement teams, chair groups and coordinate quality projects across the hospital.
• Develop regular statistical reports, data gathering and data management for quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff and Information Technology to support EMR quality efforts.
• Support internal and external improvement projects and facilitate education on improvement science.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or PharmD licensure

Quality or Patient Safety Certification

Master's degree in health-related field (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location & Schedule

Location: Rosedale Office Building Department: Clinical Collaborative Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p (with some flexibility as needed). This role is 100% ONSITE at our Rosedale Office Building in Fort Worth, TX.

Job Description

The Quality Improvement Coordinator position supports quality and safety designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk of patient harm. This position will also be called upon to assist in coaching others in methods that will improve safety and quality of care. The Quality Improvement Coordinator is the lead team member in developing regular statistical reports, data gathering and data management and ad hoc statistical reports, as related to quality projects and initiatives at CCMC. In addition, this position will be called upon to facilitate quality teams, chair groups and subgroups and will be expected to work closely with all staff hospital-wide on specific quality projects. This person works closely with Information Technology to support EMR development, audit and report quality efforts. In addition, the Quality Improvement Coordinator may support, facilitate and or lead internal and external multidisciplinary improvement projects which may include auditing and data submission for SPS, NSQIP, CHA, CHAT and other collaboratives as indicated. This position may lead the operations of these projects, support the education of staff and serve as subject matter expert regarding safety and improvement science.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in nursing or PharmD licensure required. Minimum of three years clinical nursing or pharmacy experience, three years quality improvement, education, or process improvement experience. Requires Quality or Patient Safety Certification within 3 years of date of hire. Master's degree in business or a health-related field preferred. Must have understanding of Quality Improvement methodology and be knowledgeable in data collection and analysis. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all members of the health care team to achieve positive outcomes. Must be able to adapt to changing healthcare environment and requirements. Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Valid Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse or PharmD required with license to practice in the State of Texas.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.