Job Description

Valley Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Quality Assurance for a nursing job in Tukwila, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Quality Assurance
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Description: This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Quality Improvement Specialist - RN JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for supporting and facilitating ongoing organization-wide and medical staff quality management and performance improvement programs and activities. DEPARTMENT: Outcomes Management WORK HOURS: Typically, Monday - Friday; Days REPORTSTO: Director, Quality & Patient Safety PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other health care related field of study required; Master's degree preferred.

• Registered Nurse, preferred.

• Minimum three years' recent experience in acute health care setting, required.

• Experience in use of electronic health record (EHR)

• Experience in quality management and performance improvement role preferred.

• CPHQ certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of systems thinking, process management and performance improvement.

• Organizational and problem-solving ability and skills.

• Knowledge of group process, leadership skills, and ability to facilitate performance improvement teams.

• Proficiency in application of performance improvement tools and methodologies including aptitude for using QI data management software.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and interpretation including CMS, DOH and TJC.

• Ability to prepare effective oral and written reports and presentations to various groups including physicians, hospital leaders and staff.

• Proficiency in use of Windows® and MS Office Suites® applications particularly Word and Excel.

• Aptitude for navigating quality-related Internet sites and those of various data management vendors and support agencies.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description/Administrative Partner PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/Administrative Partner B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Support collection, analyses and interpretation of data for ongoing quality management activities of the organization and medical staff, as assigned.

• Collect, analyze and interpret data and information to support decision-making toward performance improvement.

• Abstract data from electronic health records (EHR) for purpose of meeting core program requirements for monitoring (eg. quality measures).

• Produce accurate, complete and timely data and reports as scheduled or requested.

• Function as a resource to physicians and to managers in the analysis, interpretation and use of data for decision-making and performance improvement.

• Applying the FOCUS-PDCA model, facilitate process improvement teams designed to improve the quality and safety of patient care.

• Demonstrate understanding of team leader roles, facilitator, and other PI team participants.

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of group dynamics and leadership strategies.

UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2024-1333. Posted job title: Quality Improvement Specialist – RN

About Valley Medical Center

At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.

Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!

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