Manager-RN Quality/Patient Safety

University of Mississippi Medical Center

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About The Position

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Manager-RN Quality/Patient Safety to manage and maintain the development of a comprehensive organizational nursing quality & patient safety improvement program. This role includes analysis & trending data and promotes a culture of safety within the organization. The manager will work closely with the CMO and CQO to develop process improvements that support the elimination of medical/health care errors and other factors contributing to unintended adverse patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years recent acute care experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory or management experience or process improvement/quality experience.
• Valid RN license.
• CPHQ preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of local, state, federal, & accrediting agencies.
• Effective knowledge of process improvement and quality outcomes.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to focus on multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively respond to time-sensitive issues and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail that ensures follow-through on all initiatives.
• Mastery of desktop applications, including MS Office.
• Knowledge of EHR.

Responsibilities

• Manage the necessary resources to implement and sustain the nursing quality & patient safety program congruent with organizational goals.
• Develop key partnerships with leaders in the CMO office to prioritize patient safety improvement activities.
• Deploy nursing quality & patient safety science principles to build & maintain safe processes & systems.
• Promote quality and patient safety accountability by educating, engaging, & training staff.
• Apply change management principles to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Measure performance & clinical outcomes via identification of trends and data analysis.
• Serve as a leading advocate for nursing quality & patient safety.
• Support & sustain a transparent and just environment that promotes learning and accountability.
• Identify opportunities for patient & family centered care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree