Registered Nurse RN Quality Specialist Registry

Banner Health Corporate; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules

Fewer Shifts Cancelled

Weekly pay

403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Job summary

Banner Health Staffing Services is seeking a Quality Specialist for Banner University Medical Center-South to sustain trauma PI programs and coordinate performance improvement activities across the hospital. The RN Quality Specialist will monitor data collection, analysis, and benchmarking at local, regional, and national levels, collaborating with trauma teams and leadership.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with at least five years of clinical experience in high-acuity areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nursing or healthcare field with RN license or equivalent.
• Five years acute care clinical experience.
• Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and highly developed problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage programs and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigation, analysis, and responses to quality/patient safety issues and trends.
• Develop data analyses for decision making and regulatory requirements.
• Lead committees and coordinate facility activities to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Support implementation of quality and patient safety goals for regulatory/accrediting bodies.
• Act as consultant and educator in program development and special projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Statistical analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare field

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Risk, Quality and Safety This is an excellent opportunity to join Banner Health. As an Quality Specialist for Banner University Medical Center-South Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required. This role is assignments based with no guarantee of hours and assignment can conclude at any time. This position is on-site. Your work shifts will be Monday - Friday, with flexible hours. The RN Quality Specialist will maintain the efficient operation of the trauma PIPS process (performance improvement and patient safety). The Trauma Quality Specialist works in collaboration with the trauma team and program leadership and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the trauma PI program to improve the quality of trauma care encompassing all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the management of the injured patient throughout their entire stay. They will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating performance improvement activities including data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data outcomes at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least five years of clinical experience in a high patient acuity area in any combination of Surgical/ Ortho/ ED/Trauma/Surgical-Trauma ICU. If you possess critical thinking skills, a passion for driving quality trauma care, and an outstanding ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively across the continuum of care,

POSITION SUMMARY

This position plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates facility and/or system-wide quality/performance improvements, patient safety programs, and/or coordinates compliance and regulatory programs for preparedness and accreditation requirements. The position works closely with system initiatives. All work processed by the incumbent is considered confidential and protected from discovery, pursuant to state statutes.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates investigation, analysis, and responds to quality/patient safety issues, events, significant care issues or trends. Leads and/or facilitate root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and process improvement, working with multidisciplinary teams.
2. Develops and analyzes data for administrative and clinical decision making, as well as regulatory requirements. Coordinates implementation of data collection processes: provide analysis, summary, research and benchmarking. Prepares and present reports for appropriate facility, system, and other external agencies. Provides oversight to projects including data abstracting and data entry as appropriate.
3. Serves as a resource and leads and/or facilities task forces to plan, implement and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency. Collaborates with key stakeholders to evaluate, plan and implement process improvements and patient safety programs across the facility and/or system.
4. Supports implementation of facility quality and patient safety goals, policies, procedures, and activities designed to meet the requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies such as JCAHO, CMS, DHS, and the peer review organizations.
5. Acts as consultant and educator in program development and special projects as determined by their supervisor.
6. Participates in implementation of evidence-based practices at the facility or system level.
7. May coordinate peer review activities for physicians and other healthcare providers and provide information for departmental improvement activities, credentialing, and reappointment.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise professional staff.
9. Responsibilities cross all levels of internal customers including the department, facility and system, and external customers including but not limited to the medical staff, the community, regulatory bodies and state agencies. For those positions directly supervising professional employees, the position has full authority for employment actions including selection, training, coaching, and performance reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or other healthcare related field and either an RN license in state worked OR a clinical background with current license/certification or equivalent experience.
• Requires a proficiency level typically attained with five years acute care clinical experience.
• Requires ability to perform complex statistical analysis and highly developed problem solving skills.
• Requires the ability to manage programs and projects.
• Requires demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification is preferred.
• Experience with process improvement, regulatory/accreditation programs, data management, and analysis including graphic development and presentations is highly desirable.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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