What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Quality Improvement Specialist - Emergency Department position at OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Mount Carmel Nurses are the heartbeat of our health system. We have several opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Regardless of your experience, we want to connect with you! What we offer: Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage. Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one, generous paid time off programs and employee recognition incentive program. Tuition and professional development reimbursement – fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing. Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool. Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day! The Quality Improvement Specialist effectively leads quality and safety improvement efforts to implement evidence-based care models to improve patient outcomes. Scope includes Mount Carmel owned but not affiliated facilities. This position will support our Emergency Department. Responsibilities Responsibility includes multi-site locations and requires travel to each of the facilities – on-site time 60% or more weekly. Assists in scheduled/unannounced surveys by regulatory agencies. Facilitates process / system improvement across departments and/or multiple service areas. Serves as a role model to demonstrate openness to new ways of thinking. Serves as a QI liaison with external agencies (CMS, ODH, TJC, etc) as well as Trinity Health System. Provides consultation for practical application of performance improvement. Manages medical staff dynamics to facilitate effective discussions and participation in quality improvement, service excellence and patient safety. Works with diverse groups, settings and varied kinds of complexities. Develops and/or assists in conducting educational programs or in-services related to quality /process improvement as needed or requested by the organization. Serves as project manager as needed for organizational endeavors. Provides, as requested, consulting services to non-MCHS owned health care entities for purposes of building targeted relationships. Requirements/Qualifications Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required Masters in Nursing preferred. Licensure / Certification: Registered Nurse Experience: Critical Care experience required. Minimum of five (5) years recent hospital practice. Clinical and management experience preferred Knowledge of quality management methodologies, performance improvement principles and designs. Discovering opportunities, support and excellence – all while making a real difference in patients’ lives – begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us. Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
