Full time
The purpose of the Quality & Safety Excellence Nurse is to assist and support the Quality manager in quality and safety strategies, plans, and regulatory requirements that improve outcomes and reduce harm to patients. The individual works closely with ministry colleagues, providers, and leaders in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality and safety programs, structures and requirements that culminate in high reliability.
The Quality & Safety Excellence nurse, under the direction of the Quality manager, assists in achieving excellence in quality and safety work related to patient outcomes (process and outcome measures), performance improvement strategies and methodologies, culture of safety (TogetherSafe) initiatives, and patient safety organization (PSO) collaboration with risk management that ensures high quality and safe care.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or higher preferred.
Licensure: Current RN license to practice nursing in Indiana where work is performed.
Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare setting. Previous hospital performance improvement experience preferred.
Other Job Requirements: Must be able to use computers for documentation and other relevant activities. Demonstrates specific knowledge related to software programs such as event reporting systems, government reporting systems, and other appropriate software programs. Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), HealthStream, Intranet, and use of reporting tools. Helpful to have experience with PowerChart/EPIC or similar tool.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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