In collaboration with the administrative team and the Vice President, Performance Improvement/Patient Safety, the PI Coordinator will facilitate the implementation of the Nexus Health Performance Improvement Plan. This includes providing a systematic, organization-wide approach to identifying, designing, measuring, prioritizing and monitoring all performance improvement activities. The work includes development of strategies, education and training, hands-on participation/leadership, practice of principles and compliance/accreditation standards.
Responsibility includes data collection, analysis and dissemination ofinformation to influence performance improvement. The successful candidate will lead activities which enable the organization to manage, continually assure and improve quality, and enable access to data, standards and performance trends to set priorities and make decisions related to all aspects of achieving excellence in the delivery of health care.
He/She will coordinate and manage data and the processing of information. The Performance ImprovementCoordinator (Administrative Director of Quality Management) will work closely with medical staff, Administration and Directors to produce superior outcomes, well-designed processes and greater value for patients, physicians and the community.
Nexus Health, Inc. is an independently owned, not-for-profit company that specializes in health care. It is the parent company of Fort Washington Medical Center (FWMC), a 41-licensed bed, acute-care hospital, located in Fort Washington, Maryland. Please visit us at www.nexushealth.org/
One of eight hospitals that comprise the integrated University of Maryland Medical System, Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation is one of the most sophisticated facilities of its kind. In addition to setting the standard for rehabilitative care, Kernan provides a remarkable range of clinical services, including operating rooms, acute care and unique specialty centers, such as the University of Maryland Pain ManagementCenter. Our environment is inspiring, the resources are state-of-the art and miracles are within reach.
As a PIC with Kernan, you’ll engage in the types of complex experiences you’re not likely to find anywhere else. No two days are the same when you have opportunities across all quality endeavors, including core measures, medical staff quality review, RCAs and Joint Commission readiness, to name a few. What’s more, you’ll drive performance as part of an interdisciplinary team of world-class physicians, specialists and other accomplished professionals.
Position Requirements:
Our ideal candidate is a career-minded professional with the following qualifications:
Current RN licensure, BSN in Nursing or related, 3 years of clinical experience,
1 year of quality-related experience, proficiency in MS Word and Excel
To Apply:
To apply or learn more, please visit our website or fax your resume to: 410-448-6854. EOE www.kernan.jobs
Benefits:
Kernan offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth, a generous salary and benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, financial support for external conferences and relevant certification and other great perks like free parking.
Wound Care Specialist, Delmarva Foundation (posted 1/29/10)
Delmarva Foundation is seeking a Quality Improvement Consultant/Wound Nurse to work on our Patient Safety initiatives. The position independently performs project management activities for successful implementation and completion of quality improvement projects related to wound management in various delivery settings. This includes the coordination of activities of QI Consultants/Coordinator assigned to their team and assistance in the delivery of all contract requirements, maintaining a knowledge of the status of QI activities assigned to their team. Working as a members of an interdisciplinary team consisting of DF physicians, nurses, analysts, and scientists, the incumbent will writes reports, make presentations, and any other tasks deemed necessary by the Director.
The position is located in our Columbia Maryland office but requires travel to nursing homes and hospitals in the DC/Maryland areato participate in Quality Improvement assessments and to provide on-site consultative and technical assistance with project activities.
The appropriate candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt quickly to changes n procedure and process Must be able to communicate effectively with beneficiaries and providers, as well as physicians. Must be able to resolve complex issues and manage quality improvement projects with minimal assistance.
Delmarva Foundation is a highly successful and rapidly growing, not-for-profit company with a passion for excellence and over 35 years of experience in health care quality improvement. We offer an attractive compensation package with the opportunity for professional growth.
Job Requirements: RN with Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, Master’s degree preferred, Wound Care Certification (CWOCN, CWCN or WCC) with extensive clinical knowledge of pressure ulcers is required and at least two years experience, (long term care experience preferred). Must have a current valid Maryland or District of Columbia nursing license.
