Quality & Safety Nurse-Anesthesiology (Perioperative QI)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. seeks a Quality & Patient Safety Nurse-Anesthesiology to support SCORE quality initiatives in the Department of Anesthesiology.

The role focuses on improving safety and performance using advanced quality improvement methods and collaboration with physician leadership and anesthesia teams. Part-time position based in Maryland with responsibilities spanning metrics review and compliance.

Qualifications

• RN with current unrestricted state licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; master’s preferred.
• 2 years perioperative nursing with quality improvement experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with physician leadership to develop anesthesia-related quality initiatives.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma to facilitate anesthesia related quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with anesthesia providers and staff to understand clinical and business processes and define the scope of quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify any aspect of quality projects that may need IRB review.
• Review anesthesia performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate documentation to determine compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Condense complex information into a clear clinical picture and communicate findings.
• Report audit or clinical findings to ensure appropriate outcomes and follow-up for improvement.
• Complete mandatory employee health, HR processes and other required trainings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Written & verbal communication

Presentation skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. seeks a Quality & Patient Safety Nurse-Anesthesiology to support SCORE quality initiatives in the Department of Anesthesiology.

The role focuses on improving safety and performance using advanced quality improvement methods and collaboration with physician leadership and anesthesia teams. Part-time position based in Maryland with responsibilities spanning metrics review and compliance.