Leads and oversees a comprehensive efficient and integrated hospital-wide Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) program. Uses data collection analysis and trending to assess performance; focuses on process and systems improvement; directs risk management and patient safety activities; investigates adverse outcomes; coordinates regulatory/accreditation readiness; and educates staff on CQPI and related quality programs.
Essential FunctionsDevelops and delivers hospital-wide CQPI education and training. Prepares quality/patient safety reports and dashboards for leaders and committees. Partners with clinical and non-clinical departments to sustain improvements and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesLicensure: Registered Nurse with current state licensure highly preferred; clinical license required.
Education: BSN or BS/BA required.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting required; prior supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required; certification preferred by APIC (American Practitioners of Infection Control) and NAHCQ (National Association of Health Care Quality).
Skills: Data analysis and reporting; CQPI methodologies (e.g. RCA FMEA PDSA); risk management and patient safety facilitation; regulatory/accreditation readiness; effective teaching communication and collaboration.
Required Experience:
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