Nursing Quality Management Coordinator (RN), Pediatric Emergency
About The Position
The Quality Management Coordinator facilitates the planning, development, implementation and assessment of clinical quality assurance and quality improvement in the Department of Patient Care Services (PCS). What you will do Acts as liaison to other departments for the purpose of identifying and resolving quality improvement activities. Facilitates inter and intradepartmental communication about quality improvement. Acts as PCS resource on regulatory requirements and on quality improvement processes. Assists PCS management in identifying opportunities and interventions for improvement based on the needs of internal and external customers. Assumes responsibility for professional self development. Quality of work reflects high professional and ethical standards. Communicates effectively to maintain positive working relationships and achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrates the ability to consider age-appropriate issues when dealing with quality improvement. Develops, implements, and/or evaluates quality assurance and quality improvement projects/processes in order to continually monitor and improve patient care. Participates in or leads work groups in special projects as assigned. Works collaboratively to guide and influence the course of change.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience (Pediatric bedside nursing experience, preferably in a pediatric emergency setting)
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing or related field
- 1 year experience in a formal role specifically responsible for leading quality improvement, patient safety, or regulatory programs within a pediatric clinical setting
- Formal training in performance improvement (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, PDSA cycles) or human factors
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Responsibilities
- Acts as liaison to other departments for the purpose of identifying and resolving quality improvement activities.
- Facilitates inter and intradepartmental communication about quality improvement.
- Acts as PCS resource on regulatory requirements and on quality improvement processes.
- Assists PCS management in identifying opportunities and interventions for improvement based on the needs of internal and external customers.
- Assumes responsibility for professional self development.
- Quality of work reflects high professional and ethical standards.
- Communicates effectively to maintain positive working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrates the ability to consider age-appropriate issues when dealing with quality improvement.
- Develops, implements, and/or evaluates quality assurance and quality improvement projects/processes in order to continually monitor and improve patient care.
- Participates in or leads work groups in special projects as assigned.
- Works collaboratively to guide and influence the course of change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
