Job Description
PIH Health
Los Angeles, California, This position functions as a quality and performance excellence resource for the maternal child health units as assigned. Incorporates evidence-based practice standards into appropriate settings. Leads or actively participates in performance improvement projects based on performance outcomes and or regulatory requirements. Assesses the educational needs of the nursing staff and provides support to the Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Specialists for education as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization. Coordinates data entry into external data repositories. Coordinates the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of performance data relative to specified quality improvement programs within the hospital. Provides the data analysis, evaluation of process and systems to develop and execute plans for improvement and maintenance of nursing standards of care and management needs. Specific duties include but are not limited to project management, assistance in development of policies and procedures, education, performance improvement, information systems analysis and development, development of auditing/reporting tools. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3. 7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is also certified as a Great Place to Work ® . For more information, visit PIHHealth. org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram . Facilitates assigned process improvement initiatives by using problem-solving methodology, root cause analysis Fosters a positive first impression by ensuring all work areas are organized, clean and projects a professional appearance Excellent interpersonal communication skills – written and verbal Ability to build relationships with front line nurses, other clinical staff, and physicians to uncover opportunities for improvement in quality and safety Ability to engage the multidisciplinary team to find solutions etc. Strong organizational skills and analytical abilities Strong computer skills Detail-oriented, able to assess and interpret findings, upholds behaviors to ensure data integrity Broad clinical background Required: Active California RN License Master’s Degree in Nursing Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment Acute care nursing experience Evidence of continuing education Preferred: Previous experience with nursing quality improvement/management
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