Continuous Improvement Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.     Organizes, leads, implements, and supervises day-to-day operations of the nursing program.

2.     Plans, designs, studies, and assesses hospital-wide performance improvement, survey readiness programs, and risk prevention measures. 

3.     Coordinates and documents internal performance improvement activities.

4.     Leads and serves as a role model for identifying opportunities for improvement throughout the organization.

5.     Manages the activities necessary to ensure appropriate utilization of the hospital and its resources.

6.     Maintains achievable standards of patient care.

7.     Works collaboratively with the medical staff and leadership in support of process improvement and risk management goals.

8.     Acts as a clinical resource and substitute if/when staffing shortages occur.

9.     Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to policies, procedures, and processes.

10.  Performs other job duties as needed and/or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

·                  Requires the ability to demonstrate leadership, manageability, and the ability to apply interpersonal and principles of supervision and administration.

·                  Requires good computer skills with minimal guidance.

·                  Must be able to effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means.

·                  Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

·        Current state nursing license (RN or LVN)

·        BLS certification is required upon hire

·        ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months of hire

·        De-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire