Nursing Quality Fellow BWH
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Full Time 40 hours BWH Boston Main CampusChleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement contributes to advancement of patient care and quality outcomes at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital.
Through project-based learning guided by nurse leaders Chleck Family Foundation Nursing Fellow focuses on effective ways to bridge the worlds of nursing quality improvement and patient safety.
This 12-month fellowship prepares registered nurses to be future leaders of patient safety and quality improvement.
Fellowship projected duration is one year.
This positions work locations include BWH main campus in Longwood Medical Area BWFH/Faulkner and other satellite BWH locations in and outside of Boston.
Essential Functions
1. Data Entry Analysis and Interpretation.
2. Lead data collection and reporting of key nurse sensitive indicators and other quality measures.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of quality outcome data.
4. Support development and evaluation of nursing departmental and organizational evidence-based improvement initiatives utilizing the high reliability framework.
5. Promote evidence-based practice integration and alignment with nursing departmental policies and protocols.
6. Participate in projects aimed at improving the safety and quality of patient care.
7. Supports teams in the pursuit of continual regulatory readiness/compliance.
Summary
Responsible for collaboration with healthcare teams to monitor assess and improve patient care quality and compliance with relevant regulations. The Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Fellow also participates in audits develops quality improvement initiatives and supports the hospitals commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
-Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess and monitor the quality of patient care.
-Conduct regular audits and reviews of clinical processes to ensure compliance with established standards.
-Stay informed about relevant healthcare regulations accreditation standards and industry best practices.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as those from Joint Commission CMS and other accrediting bodies.
-Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
-Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in patient care and operational processes.
-Review and assess clinical documentation for accuracy completeness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
-Provide feedback and education to healthcare providers on documentation best practices.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Nursing required
Masters Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Current Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts required.
Experience
2-3 years clinical nursing experience required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Critical Thinking Skills.
Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with people at all levels of the organization and system.
Ability to motivate self and others.
Self-directed ability to work independently and within teams.
Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task.
Ability to advance knowledge skills and attitudes of others.
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations accreditation standards and quality improvement methodologies.
Excellent analytical organizational and project management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using data analysis tools and electronic health records.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$79560.00 - $115720.80/AnnualGrade
7EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
