What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Nurse position at State of Nebraska?
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Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:
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Job Description:
Our Quality Assurance/Process Improvement Nurse will:
✨Promote quality and cost-effective patient care by evaluating clinical practices, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes.
✨Ensure that policies and procedures are followed, and that the organization complies with state and federal regulations.
✨Assist the Clinical Nurse Educator to train new and existing staff on policies and procedures; and help educate them on changes to practices and regulations.
✨Investigate incidents, including root cause analysis, and identify potential adverse events.
✨Use collected information to make recommendations and improve patient care.
✨Work with Directors of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Administrative Nurses, Physicians, treatment teams, and other staff to develop patient care guidelines and improve care.
✨Create and revise a variety of reports related to the delivery of patient care.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Nebraska and experience working as a professional Registered Nurse.
Other: Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $37
