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Registered Nurse Senior, Quality Assurance

Company

Denver Health
Address , Denver, 80203, Co
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $76,900 - $115,400 a year
Expires 2023-10-07
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse Senior, Quality Assurance to join our team!

We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department
Patient Safety and Quality
Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, collaborates with and institutes process improvements as indicated for patient safety. Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for various patient safety, quality and regulatory initiatives. Assists with audits, reviewing clinical guidelines, policies and procedures, and supports other quality initiatives in collaboration with other members of the Patient Safety and Quality team and with other departments as necessary.

Essential Functions:
  • Collaboration: • Works in collaboration with clinical and ancillary departments as assigned to develop indicators and projects consistent with quality goals. • Encourages open communication and increased reporting of safety, quality and regulatory events, by responding to occurrences in a constructive and non-punitive manner. • Assists Patient Safety team in the development and implementation of strategies and tools to educate members/staff/practitioners and increase accountability for quality, safety and meet regulatory requirements. • Meets with personnel from other departments to facilitate development of action plans in response to data identified in reports. (20%)
  • Data Analysis: • Collects, analyzes, and reports, clinical indicators as appropriate. • Collects and analyzes data from various sources. • Reviews medical records accurately for specified indicators. • Reviews reports to analyze information needed for specific projects. • Identifies problems with documentation, compliance, and communication and provides appropriate feedback in a timely manner. (10%)
  • Professional Accountability: • Disseminates educational materials and provides education to members and practitioners to help promote quality and safety initiatives and meet regulatory requirements. • Attends committee meetings relative to the Patient Safety and Quality department. • Attends all department meetings and represents the Patient Safety Department in other assigned meetings. Identifies a minimum of three goals annually for professional growth and development. • Seeks opportunities to upgrade departmental related skills. • Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all business/ work. Assists in managing the flow of information between internal and external customers. Is a team player and can work independently. • Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities (20%)
  • General Operations: • Monitors and maintains Quality Improvement initiatives in a timely manner; demonstrates a working knowledge of State and Federal Regulations as well as The Joint Commission standards, applying them to assigned projects. • Using sound organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, independently manages work functions related to the position. • Acts as a Facilitator / Educator / Clinical Quality Resource Person. • Understands policies and procedures and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements as requested. • Audits and monitors documentation, data and performance to ensure compliance with quality and safety initiatives and regulatory standards. • Verifies the validity of data prior to reporting to the Director. Submits reports to department in a timely manner, and keeps leadership aware of any significant changes in quality performance. • Participates in regulatory audits as requested. (50%)

Education:
  • Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:
  • 1-3 years Typically, three to five years of professional nursing experience and prefer one or more years of experience in healthcare quality with a good working knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology. Required and
  • Less than 1 year Ability to apply nursing principles, practices and techniques and review of quality of care concerns. Required and
  • Less than 1 year Some experience in performing medical record review. Required

Licenses:
  • RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks, simultaneously.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet.
  • Demonstrates constructive, accurate and effective communication skills and promotes effective communication between team members.
  • Skills to include collecting and compiling data for QI studies such as medical records, decision making skills regarding appropriateness of care review, ability to write clearly and concisely for various audiences.
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner and to work independently and consistently meet schedules and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation standards preferred.

Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$76,900.00 - $115,400.00 / yr
Benefits
  • Immediate retirement plan matching
  • Professional clinical advancement program
  • Outstanding benefits
  • Participation in evidence-based projects
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Education opportunities
  • Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
  • Competitive pay
  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
  • Accountability
  • Belonging
  • Transparency
  • Respect
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion