Clinical Quality Specialist II - Quality Assurance - Bayfront Hospital
About The Position
The clinical quality specialist serves as a member of the quality team coordinating and support quality activities and projects. The role involves coordinating and supporting quality and safety activities and process improvement, developing strategies and improvement plans to achieve board quality goals, and collaborating with leadership and staff to support a robust quality and safety program. The specialist will work with various quality team members, establish positive working relationships, and participate in interdisciplinary teams. A key aspect of the role is identifying opportunities for improvement within the practice environment and working with leadership to foster a culture of quality and patient safety that complies with regulatory requirements. The specialist will also collaborate with the executive team on quality and safety initiatives, assist in policy development, and participate in the implementation of new technologies that enhance quality and patient safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy with the Florida Department of Health or degree in health, life sciences or healthcare administration.
- Certification as a Professional in Healthcare Quality Certification (CPHQ), Patient Safety (CPPS), or as a Nurse Executive (NE-BC) within 1 year of hire.
- Five (5) years’ experience in acute care
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and supports quality and safety activities and process improvement assigned by the Chief Quality Officer or administrative designee.
- Responsible for facilitating activities towards board quality goals by developing strategies, improvement plans and presentations consistent with improvement in board quality and safety goals.
- Collaborates with leadership, clinical leaders and staff to plan and support a robust quality and safety program.
- Works in cooperation with other members of the quality team including risk management, infection prevention, regulatory, data analytics, education and operational effectiveness to achieve improved outcomes.
- Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with physicians, nurses and allied leaders and team members.
- Participates and or leads interdisciplinary teams, related to quality and patient safety as appropriate.
- Works in the practice environment to identify process and practice opportunities for improvement.
- Works with the leadership team to develop a culture and practice environment that embraces quality and patient safety and is in compliance with the requirements of the various regulatory agencies.
- Works collaboratively with the executive team to implement quality and safety initiatives for the staff.
- Assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures related to quality and patient safety.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of new technologies and procedures that support or enhance quality and patient safety activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
