RN Performance Improvement Nurse

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Performance Improvement Specialist at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. This on-site, day-shift role is full-time (40 hours) and requires an RN license.

You will perform audits, analyze data, lead safety and quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to training. A Master’s degree in Nursing or related field and several years of hospital experience are preferred; strong RCA/Lean skills and leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• CT RN license required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field preferred.
• At least five (5) years hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, patient quality of care and safety initiatives; RCA or Lean Management skills preferred.
• Leadership experience with regulatory reporting and response criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and gap analysis in response to patient and family concerns, department specific events or trends, and other authorized parties.
• Communicate serious adverse events occur and follow through on submission of required documentation.
• Analyze monthly data, create, and drive performance improvement activities, and help implement change.
• Assist in training safety curriculum for all staff.
• Conduct root cause investigations in surgery.
• Perform chart reviews and audits to support investigations.

Skills

RN license

Quality improvement

Lean management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

RN required

Work is on site

Position Purpose

The Performance Improvement Specialist implements and maintains a compliant, comprehensive, organization-wide, Safety, Quality and Performance Improvement Program.

What you will do

• Perform audits and gap analysis in response to patient and family concerns, department specific events or trends, and other authorized parties
• Communicate serious adverse events occur and follow through on submission of required documentation
• Analyze monthly data, create, and drive performance improvement activities, and help implement change
• Assist in training safety curriculum for all staff
• Conduct root cause investigations in surgery
• Perform chart reviews and audits to support investigations

Minimum Qualifications

• CT RN license required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field preferred
• At least five (5) years hospital experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, patient quality of care and safety initiatives; RCA or Lean Management skills preferred
• Leadership experience with regulatory requirements for reporting and subsequent response criteria

Position Highlights

• Salaried full time 40hrs M-F days
• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $37-57 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary's is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci Robotic Surgery System.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran