Quality & Performance Improvement Coordinator-RN

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 164,160,000 - 234,162,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking a Quality Coordinator within the Quality and Performance Improvement team. You will support the organization's performance improvement process, translating data into actionable insights to enhance patient safety and care quality across the Heart Center and system-wide.

Responsibilities include collaborating with clinical and non-clinical staff, monitoring quality outcomes, and assisting in peer review processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• RN license in California (CA-BRN) required.
• Minimum four (4) years of healthcare quality experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (TJC, Title XXII) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization's performance improvement process.
• Translate clinical and operational data into actionable information for quality and safety.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing and other staff on peer review and performance improvement.
• Identify performance trends and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide education on Quality Improvement methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Computer skills

Performance improvement

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

RN license CA-BRN

CPHQ (preferred)

CPPS (preferred)

Job description

About Us

The Quality and Performance Improvement department plays an important role in maintaining high standards of care, creating a culture of continuous improvement leading to optimal patient outcomes. As a dedicated support department, we actively collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure relevant, appropriate data collection, and analysis with the primary goal of improving patient outcomes. Our responsibilities include the organization and coordination of Performance Improvement projects across the organization, providing education on Quality Improvement methodologies, streamline processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste. Focusing on data-driven decision-making, our department is committed to ensuring data integrity that involves exploring innovative ways of data utilization, identifying trends in processes, and improving systems to make working with data more efficient. The department exemplifies high standards, collaboration, education, and process improvement to support a culture of inquiry, ensuring the development of BestPractice.

Job Summary

With a focus on patients with a broad range of complex cardiac conditions across the continuum of care, assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the overall quality and patient safety program. This position is accountable for: 1) supporting the organization's performance improvement process; 2) providing stewardship for the medical staff, nursing and other clinical professional peer review processes; and 3) identifying performance trends, as well as prioritizing and recommending improvements. Investigates specific areas of concern as identified by leadership. In collaboration with Quality and Heart Center program leadership, provides consultation and assistance to medical, administrative, and other staff regarding peer review, performance improvement, patient safety and other quality-of-care issues. The Quality Coordinator translates clinical and operational data into actionable information; supports the monitoring and evaluation of quality, safety and patient experience outcomes; and participates in initiatives designed to improve care and services provided to patients and families. The incumbent identifies performance trends, formulates conclusions, and develops recommendations to support continuous improvement efforts within the Heart Center and across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree related field (required)
• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - NAHQ - National Association for Healthcare Quality (preferred) Or
• CPPS - Certified Professional in Patient Safety - CBPPS - Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum four (4) years progressively responsible experience (required)
• Minimum five (5) years related field (required)
• Minimum four (4) years recent experience or knowledge of healthcare regulations including TJC, Title XXII and other regulatory standards. (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Computer Skills Demonstrated progressive computer and presentation skills.
• Performance improvement and quality management experience are a plus.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level clinical problem-solving and critical thinking skills are a must.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$57.29 - $81.72

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

Yes

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8