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Mercyhealth is recruiting a Program Nurse Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing programs that support accreditation and quality care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive patient-focused outcomes across the program.
Responsibilities include coordinating care pathways, supervising program activities, and educating staff on standards of care. Strong RN experience, BSN, and EMR proficiency are required, with Master’s preferred.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and systems that support quality services and ongoing program accreditation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary partners to achieve program goals.
20 hours per week
Days
Serves as an expert practitioner, role model and clinical resource in providing quality nursing care to program specific patients and their families.
Support the care team in clinical management of the program specific patients.
Follows program specific patients from admission through discharge and transitions of care as specified by program requirements.
Assist in ensuring all care throughout continuum is coordinated, cost -efficient, and results in optimal outcomes.
Assist in monitoring compliance with program specific standards of care.
Coordinate multidisciplinary team services for patient and family needs.
Provide and document program specific care in accordance with standards relating to the care of these patients.
Identify the need for and coordinate the development and implementation of care paths for program- specific patients incorporating members from the multidisciplinary team.
Represent the Programs on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal patient care management.
Manages, coordinates and leads Program Steering and/or Operational meetings.
Manage, as appropriate, the operational, personnel and financial aspects of the Program.
Supervise adherence to hospital policies, procedures and standards through observation, medical record review, staff feedback and other appropriate sources.
Supervision of Program database.
Promote customer service.
Facilitates resolution of patient concerns and implements processes to prevent future incidents.
Ensures the Program meets all current evidence based guidelines and program specific standards as outlined by accrediting agency.
Develop, coordinate and implement orientation, nursing education, and in-service programs related to care and management of Program specific patients in conjunction with nursing services.
Direct community program specific education and prevention programs by developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for targeted populations in the city and surrounding communities
Participate in mandatory educational activities as appropriate to professional development goals.
Participate in case review.
Participate in education programs as needed.
Review all present Program specific patient education materials and standardize across the system.
Work in collaboration with Program specific coordinators across the system.
Three to five years' experience in clinical nursing with required program specific patient population.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN required; will consider candidates currently in an accredited BSN Completion Program.
Master's degree preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice
Dual licensure preferred
Membership in a professional nursing organization
Approved CPR or BLS certification required
Certification in a related specialty within 3 years per program guidelines (example: stroke, chest pain, heart failure)
Participate in the development of Program specific care systems at the community, state, and/or national levels.
Take an active part in community outreach programs
Monitor state & regulatory requirements
Monitor & respond to changes in the Program specific accreditation standards and serve as liaison regarding these changes
Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality plan, which is multi-disciplinary and focused on patient outcomes.
Serve as the coordinator of the identification, investigation, reporting and follow up of incidents and quality issues throughout the program while maintaining confidentiality.
Supervise the collecting, coding, scoring, and developing of processes for validation of data entered into the registry.
Sufficiently understands the Program specific structures and processes to be capable of facilitating performance improvement activities, compiling trend reports, and conducting research while protecting confidentiality.
Development of a 1-3 year PI plan
Routine QA of registry activities (data collection & entry QA) as applicable
Monitor protocol adherence and variances
$34.45 - $51.68
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women