Quality Excellence Leader - RN

Company: Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Location: Ypsilanti
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Quality Excellence Leader - RN
Locations: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Ann Arbor, MI
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Not specified
Description:
The Quality Excellence Leader (RN) will help lead the implementation of quality improvement activities through the development, oversight, and coordination of detailed work plans and gap analysis of various internal constituents and external agencies.
Reporting to the Director of Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Services, the selected individual assists with the analyses, reviews trends/research, and develops new and more efficient approaches to care of the surgical patient population and other populations as needed to maximize impact on operational efficiency, reduce preventable harm, improve incentive reimbursement, and population health.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

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• Current Registered Nurse with Michigan licensure
  
• BSN and Master's Degree in Nursing or a health-related discipline; or Baccalaureate and MSN.
  
• Three to five years quality improvement experience
  
• Three to five years experience caring for surgical patients
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
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  • Coordinate and ensure development and implementation of annual quality improvement plan, evaluation of the annual plan and needed revisions in policy and procedures related to the plan.
    
  • Develop strategies with teams to ensure patients receive safe and equitable care.
    
  • Coordinate the preparation of committee agendas and minutes; develop and maintain queue and tracking mechanism to ensure follow up and closure of issues as needed.
    
  • Collaborate with colleagues in identifying quality of care issues, assist in conducting audits and gap analysis resulting in detailed work plans to achieve compliance through team meetings and workgroups. Coordinate with appropriate management and staff to ensure timetables are attainable and met.
    
  • Coordinate with appropriate departments to assure that all incentive programs are meeting data submission and quality indicator requirements to assure 100% reimbursement of the incentives.
    
  • Educate or collaborate to ensure colleagues and stakeholders are updated on best practices in caring for key populations.
    
  • Respond to requests for data from internal and external sources following developed protocols for release of information.
    
    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    
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    • Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate complex theoretical and technical concepts effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
      
    • Advanced analytical and computer skills in order to manage project work and data.
      
    • Advanced analytical skills necessary to develop sound recommendations and assist in implementing improved delivery of care systems, policies and procedures, evaluating clinical practice outcomes, and developing educational programs.
      
    • Ability to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams in initiatives to facilitate implementation and measurement activities.
      
    • Ability to integrate information across myriad settings with the goal of standardization (when appropriate), simplification, and reduction of non-value-added work and steps.
      
      Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
      Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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