Job Description
Missouri Delta Medical Center
1008 N Main Street Sikeston, MO 63801
Clinical Quality Improvement Nurse
Summary of Position:
The Quality Improvement Nurse (RN) will be assigned responsibility to support all inpatient nursing units to develop, implement, refine and maintain a comprehensive quality improvement program that fosters an environment of shared accountability relating to quality improvement and education.
Functions of Position:
- Perform detailed chart audits for CMS and TJC compliance on all inpatient units.
- Conduct daily audits on clinical documentation, infection prevention, falls, restraints, blood administration, drug titrations, medication administration
- Identify trends and gaps in care delivery and provide one on one performance improvement education to staff.
- Evaluates current and ongoing quality and safety initiatives and presents recommendations for improvement to ensure organization is positioned for constant readiness for accreditation and other regulatory processes
- Collaborate with clinical staff on implementing quality initiatives, including education and training support.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of required data for accreditation, regulatory, and quality programs
- Monitor compliance with QAPI action plans and escalate concerns as appropriate
- Support nursing departments in Root Cause Analysis and development of Performance Improvement Plans.
- Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulation, TJC standards, and quality benchmarks
- Attend monthly and quarterly meetings to present quality data
- Provide real-tie feedback to providers and nursing staff related to documentation and best practices
- Elevate concerns related to quality of care to the appropriate leadership
- Focus on fostering a High Reliability Organization
- Actively participate in various multi-disciplinary committees and provide documentation as necessary
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred
- Possess current, unrestricted licensure by the Missouri State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 3 years of acute care clinical experience (critical care experience a bonus)
- Experience with quality improvement methodologies (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows and evidence-based standards of care
- Proficient in EMR navigation (Cerner preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail skills.
Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Missouri Delta Medical Center
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