Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Coordinates and implements patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) activities for a designated service.

Job Description

• Works in partnership with department PSQI leadership to develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans of patient safety and quality outcomes in a division. The strategic plans in the division will align with overall vision of departmental patient safety and quality outcome standards.
• Coordinates data collection and tracking of patient safety and clinical effectiveness. This includes the management, implementation, analysis, and presenting results of quality improvement projects. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other patient care team members to promote a culture of safety and enhance clinical effectiveness.
• Reviews available quality and patient safety data to identify area of high risk for deviation from standards and coordinates with the clinical care team and assists to develop plans for quality improvement.
• Participates in Patient Safety and Quality meetings, including division and departmental meetings. Works collaboratively with other patient safety, quality, and performance improvement professionals, sharing best practices.
• Provides staff education to nurses, physicians, health staff, and other clinical departments regarding conce Research Management System (RMS) of improving patient safety and quality outcomes in the division.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting    
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Typically standing or walking  
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (>25 lbs)  
   

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Nursing (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current Missouri and/or Illinois RN licensure depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Clinical Development, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Complex Systems, Database Management, Epic EHR, Health Care, Patient Safety, Professional Etiquette, Research Development, Spreadsheets, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Training and Development, Work Collaboratively

Grade

S26

Salary Range

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for pos